Taken about a month ago, from the bridge between platforms 2 and 3. Looking towards the Castle Keep, which is unfortunately out of shot.
Newcastle Central is a Grade I listed building that was designed by John Dobson in 1850. The opening ceremony was attended by Queen Victoria. The roof has three curved, arched spans and the design inspired the ‘house style’ for subsequent GNER main stations. (Incidentally, anyone interested in the buildings of Newcastle generally will find the John Dobson link interesting.)
More information here.
about Station ... posted by Beth
These buildings are on Jesmond Road West, looking towards the Robinson Library. I love the reflected sunlight and the red leaves. I think the buildings are mainly university ones.
about Jesmond Road West ... posted by Beth
A Newcastle tradition will continue this month when the Lord Mayor of Newcastle hosts the annual Bergen Christmas Tree ceremony. The impressive 20 foot Norwegian spruce, which is a gift from the people of Bergen, Newcastle’s twin city, will stand outside the Civic Centre and will be decorated in traditional white lights. Everyone is invited to attend this free event which includes a traditional carol service at the Grand Entrance to the Civic Centre with festive music from Norway.
Thursday 27 November, 5.30pm. Civic Centre, Newcastle
The Civic Centre tree usually goes up about a week before. Is this years’ tree up?
Originally posted 2 December, 2007
about Wayback Wednesday: Civic Tree ... posted by Cassandra
Of course, the Civic looks entirely different by day.
Very autumnal pic, no?
about Civic by day ... posted by Beth
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