Bygone Bigg Market – Newcastle NE1 Bigg Market

Bygone Bigg Market

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Description: Laszlo Torday arrived in Tynemouth in January 1940 from Hungary and took most of his photographs of Tyneside during the 1960's and 1970's. They reflect his interest in the streets and people of Newcastle especially of central Newcastle and the suburbs of Heaton and Jesmond. : The physical collection held by Newcastle Libraries comprises 100 photograph albums of black and white prints plus 16 boxes of colour transparencies. We are keen to find out more about them. If you recognise anyone in the images please comment below. Copies of his photograph may be ordered from us for more information see: www.newcastle.gov.uk/tlt Please make a note of the image reference number above (eg. Tor001) to help speed up your order.

Type : Photograph Medium : Print-black-and-white Description : A photograph of the Bigg Market on market day taken in the 1960s. The photograph has been taken from High Bridge looking up the Bigg Market which is lined with clothes stalls. The pavement is bustling with people. Part of the memorial fountain to Dr J. H. Rutherford (temporance reformer) can be seen between the clothes stall. Buildings can be seen to the left of the market stalls including 'Bonsers' photographic shop. The Swallow Hotel Newgate Street can be seen in the distance. Collection : Local Studies Source of Information : The date of the photograph is given as c.1950 on the grey card but it is 1960s (based on the clothes of the people in the photograph). Printed Copy : If you would like a printed copy of this image please contact Newcastle Libraries www.newcastle.gov.uk/tlt quoting Accession Number : 058938

Description: Laszlo Torday arrived in Tynemouth in January 1940 from Hungary and took most of his photographs of Tyneside during the 1960's and 1970's. They reflect his interest in the streets and people of Newcastle especially of central Newcastle and the suburbs of Heaton and Jesmond. : The physical collection held by Newcastle Libraries comprises 100 photograph albums of black and white prints plus 16 boxes of colour transparencies. We are keen to find out more about them. If you recognise anyone in the images please comment below. Copies of his photograph may be ordered from us for more information see: www.newcastle.gov.uk/tlt Please make a note of the image reference number above (eg. Tor001) to help speed up your order.