Title:  12-14 West Street, Gateshead, 1971

Photographer:  Manders, Frank
Date:  24/3/1971
Reference Number:  GL001743

Item Description:  West Street was originally known as the Back Street. At one time it was called ‘The King’s Way behind the gardens’. It originally started at Half Moon Lane where there was a pant. Described as an ‘airy and pleasant road’ in 1812. It seems to have changed its name c1827. The street extended slowly southwards finally reaching the junction with Jackson Street in 1866.

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