Hatton Gallery is part of the University of Newcastle so it is located on University grounds. And has been the heart of cultural life in the North East for a very long time.

The gallery was founded back in 1925 and opened in 1926. The name, just like most galleries, derived from an individual. The individual that Hatton Gallery is named after is Professor Richard George Hatton. Professor Hatton was the Head of the Department of Fine Art at Newcastle University.

The Hatton Gallery has a very diverse range of artwork. Mainly from the 14th to the 20th centuries. The gallery has over 3,000 pieces of artwork. Some of the most prominent names that’s are housed within the gallery from Richard Hamilton, Victor Pasmore and Camillo Procaccini, William Roberts, Palma Giovane, Richard Ansdell and Eduardo Paolozzi.

Over the years Hatton Gallery has also added various items of work to its collection. The gallery is not limited to just paintings. Other things the gallery has on exhibit are items like sculptures, textiles, prints and drawings.

Every year students from the University of Newcastle are allowed to exhibit that work during an annual event that takes place in Hatton Gallery.

If you would like to find out what current exhibits are being displayed at Hatton Gallery then it is best to visit the “What’s On” section of their website. The website has a date calculator that allows you to search its historical archives and the exhibits that will be coming in the future. You can visit that website here: https://hattongallery.org.uk/whats-on.

Throughout the year there are five to six temporary exhibitions on display alongside the permanent collection of art. Hatton Gallery is open Monday through to Saturday form 10 a.m. to  5 PM. The gallery is closed on Sundays and bank holidays.

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Grey’s Monument is a monument in central Newcastle dedicated to the a former Prime Minister, 2nd Earl Grey, Charles Grey who served from November 1830 to July 1834. The famous Earl Grey tea was also named after him!

The monument was erected in 1838 only four short years after the prime minister’s time in parliament ended. These days the monument is grade 1 listed but it was originally erected to celebrate a new reform act. If the monument seems familiar then you would be right. Nelson’s Column in London’s Trafalgar Square was created by the same designer, Edward Hodges Bailey.

Grey’s Monument is open to the public. If you want a private tour some companies also provide private tours but they can cost a pretty penny! If you do decide to climb all 164 steps inside the column and you make it to the top. Maybe after taking a few breaks on the way up as the staircase is spiral! You will have fantastic panoramic views 40 meters above the ground to see of Newcastle as far as your eyes can see on the viewing platform.

Some Fun Facts about Grey’s Monument in Newcastle

• During World War II the head of the statue was believed to have been vandalized. But later it was discovered that it was actually knocked off by a bolt of lightning. This happened in 1941 and the monument was not fixed until 1948! That’s 7 years!
• Grey’s Monument is actually the focal point of the city centre in Newcastle.
• Grey’s Monument was used as a mini-roundabout in the past.
• Grey’s Monument is dedicated to Chalres Grey who was born in Alnwick in 1764.
• Town Moor and North Shields were other potential sites for Grey’s Monument before Newcastle city centre was picked.
• Grey’s Monument was opened in 1838 and Earl actually declined his invitation to be at the opening ceremony.

Newcastle’s Castle is by far one of the most historic buildings in the city. Given the Castles grim reputation it is amazing that it survived  in such a well-preserved condition.

Even though the Castle was quite well preserved it did not stop renovation work costing £1.67 million to take place quite recently. The Castle reopened to the public in March of 2015 when the renovations finished.

Facts about Newcastle Castle

1. The Castle was originally built as a small roman fort in AD 120 to protect and lookover a small bridge on the River Tyne.
2. The Castle was used for defensive purposes in the medieval era.
3. The ‘New Castle’ that was built actually gave Newcastle its current name.
4. In 1733 there was an attempt to make a donkey fly from the Keeps roof. Fortunately the donkey survived but a youngster was crushed and killed on the ground.
5. From the 16th century to around the 19th century the cellar in the Keep was used as the official county prison for Northumberland. To this day traces of the chains used to keep prisoners locked up are still on the walls.

Newcastle Castle Today

In 2018 and beyond Newcastle’s Castle is a historic grade I listed building that is a tourist attraction that cannot be missed. You can visit the dungeons of this medieval Norman fortress, climb the Castle and walk around the Castle grounds and experience what life would have been like during a grim past were armies had ruling authority and criminals were imprisoned in the harshest environments.

Tickets will cost you £6.50 for adults and about half price for children. Unless your kids are under 5 then they get free entry. You can visit the Castle any day of the week between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Below is a short video of Newcastle Castle.

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Northumberland Street is one of Newcastle upon Tyne’s major shopping areas. There is nothing that you cannot find on this street.

At the time of writing there are about 51 retailers on Northumberland Street.  You will find everything from the biggest brands in the UK to pubs and cafes.

The street is very popular with locals and retailers alike. In fact it is so popular with retailers that it is actually the most expensive location in the UK that is outside of London to rent retail space when it comes to square foot rental rates.

If you would like to live in an apartment looking onto Northumberland Strait get ready to dish out some serious cash. You will be paying well over £1,000 per month if you want a nicely size 2 bedroom flat. But that depends on what you are looking to do. If you work close by and you don’t have to pay for parking in the city and avoid fuel costs then it might be well worth it for the convenience to live on Northumberland Street.

If you have no plans to live on the street and simply want to do some relaxed shopping then Northumberland street is one of the best places in Newcastle to get your shopping done. If you’re just looking to go for some lunch or a quiet dinner with some friends then you will find all kinds of good food to indulge in!

Even if you just want to go for a coffee Northumberland Street is the place to be.

Helpful Northumbeland Street Information

• The street is open seven days per week so you can do your shopping when it best suits you.
• Save some money by catching public transport into the city centre. Instead of driving in and paying for overpriced parking.

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A favorite way to spend a Sunday morning for a lot of folks in Newcastle is to head to the Quayside Markets. The markets are located on the Newcastle side of the River Tyne.

The markets date back 200 years and while the products on offer might not be exactly the same as when it started some things never change. From witty banter to cheerful and happy local traders even on those cold and brutal North East winter mornings.

The markets have a little bit of everything. It doesn’t matter what you’re looking for if it’s something that you will expect to find at the market you’re probably going to find it at this market. If you’re looking for clothes,  paintings painted by local artists, handmade jewelry, ceramic products, street art, local food or coffee. If it’s at the markets generally you’re going to find it. Every trader is independent and a local plus most of the goods sold are handmade giving them that extra sense of authenticity.

The great part about going to the markets is that you can really grab a bargain. A lot of things cost under £10 and with how expensive things are in general these days that is a bargain and a half!

The markets are open from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Sunday and they can be found on the Newcastle side of the River Tyne pretty much between the Swing and Gateshead Millennium bridges.

Make sure you get down there this weekend grab a bargain or two and support one of the locals eating their food or buying their products instead of a national chain. Even if you only pop down once or twice a year it’s well worth the trip and it helps the local economy.

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