BIGG MARKET MURALS
Two new murals celebrating the history and heritage of the Bigg Market area have been installed in the Old George Alleyway on the Cloth Market. The artwork has been produced by local artists James Dixon (Lines Behind) and Yvette Earl. The brief forms part of the Bigg Market Project activity plan and initially involved Northumbria […]
41-43 GROAT MARKET: MEAT STACK MOVE IN
The Coronavirus Lockdown has not stopped redevelopment plans progressing on Newcastle’s historic Bigg Market. The team at NE1 has continued the restoration of the former George Rye and Sons building at 41 – 43 Groat Market, on the south-west side of the market square The building work is nearing completion and the new tenant, Meat:Stack, […]
WORK BEGINS ON 41-43 GROAT MARKET
The latest property to receive a National Lottery Heritage Fund grant is 41-43 Groat Market. Commencing in January the property will undergo restorative repairs to the frontage including alterations to the existing shopfront. The works are expected to take 10 weeks. This property has been in the same family ownership since 1924 but the family […]
LEARNING FROM OTHERS: A VISIT TO SUNDERLAND
On Monday 15th July 2019 the Bigg Market project manager took the short trip over to Sunderland to learn more about a number of heritage led projects both past and present. Highlights of the visit included: High Street West Church Street Sunderland Maritime Heritage Museum Fawcett Street Keel Square High Street East Bishopwearmouth Further […]
BIGG MARKET, CASTLE & CATHEDRAL – EXPLORING OLD NEWCASTLE
As part of the Bigg Market HLF project Activity Plan, NE1 have commissioned Newcastle Castle to produce a number of learning modules and resource packs to be delivered as part of their regular educational programme. The first of which is a guided tour of Old Newcastle taking in the Bigg Market, Castle and the area […]
TALES OF THE BIGG MARKET – NE1 NEEDS YOUR MEMORIES
Did you ever visit the Bigg Market Zoo, Dance at Balmbras, get married at the old Town Hall or meet friends for coffee at Pumphreys? If you have any interesting stories to tell about your experiences of the Bigg Market and its history, NE1 Ltd, the Business Improvement District company for Newcastle City Centre would […]
FIRST SPADE IN THE GROUND AS BIGG MARKET REJUVENATION BEGINS
NE1 Ltd, Newcastle City Council and local businesses proudly set the spade in the ground on Monday 21st May to start the much-anticipated redevelopment of Newcastle’s historic Bigg Market. Contractors have moved onto the site to start the first phase of the public realm refurbishment, which will take 6 months to complete. During the works, […]
BIGG MARKET REJUVENATION ENTERS EXCITING NEW STAGE WITH CONTRACTOR APPOINTMENT AND NEW PROJECT MANAGER
The £3.2 million Bigg Market transformation, made possible by the Heritage Lottery Fund and with match funding by NE1 Ltd and Newcastle City Council, is about to enter an exciting new phase with the appointment of a specialist building contractor to conduct the work, and a new Project Manager at the helm at NE1 Ltd. […]
NE1 LTD AWARDED £1.6 MILLION FROM HERITAGE LOTTERY FUND TO REDEVELOP BIGG MARKET IN NEWCASTLE
NE1 Ltd learnt this week that it has been successful in its bid for £1.6 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). The award will allow NE1 Ltd to deliver its plans to transform the historic Bigg Market area of Newcastle, restore its historic significance and ensure that it is making its rightful contribution to […]
BIGG MARKET TRANSFORMATION ONE STEP CLOSER WITH APPOINTMENT OF ARCHITECTS
NE1 Ltd is pressing ahead with its plans for the transformation of the Bigg Market, with the appointment of MawsonKerr Architects. The plans for the Bigg Market are being delivered by NE1 Ltd, working in conjunction with Newcastle City Council and business and property owners in the area. Supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), […]