Northumberland Street
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Northumberland Street, the undisputed premier shopping district of Newcastle city center and a vibrant focal point of urban life in the North East. As you stand on this wide, pedestrianized thoroughfare, you are at the…
Listen in the app2The Fruit Stalls — A Sensory Link to the Past
We begin our walk at the southern end of the street, where the traditional fruit stalls often congregate. These stalls are a fixture of Northumberland Street, particularly near the entrance to Eldon Square. …
Listen in the app3The Buskers — The Soundtrack of the Street
Continuing north, we enter the main 'hotspot for busking.' Northumberland Street is famous throughout the UK for its street performers, who provide a constant and ever-changing soundtrack to the shopping experience. On any given…
Listen in the app4Eldon Square — The Shopping Epicenter
To our left, we find the main entrances to Eldon Square, the 'main shopping mall in the center of town.' While our focus is on the street itself, the influence of Eldon Square is unavoidable. When it opened in the 1970s, it was…
Listen in the app5Fenwick’s — A Local Institution
No visit to Northumberland Street is complete without pausing to admire Fenwick’s. Established in Newcastle in 1882, this is the flagship store of the famous department store chain. …
Listen in the app6Stack — An Edgy Modern Oasis
As we reach the northern end of Northumberland Street, we encounter 'Stack,' a relatively recent and 'fairly new' addition to the city’s landscape. This innovative space is 'made up entirely out of metal containers' and…
Listen in the app7Haymarket and the Northern Gateway
Our tour ends at the northern extremity of Northumberland Street, where it meets the Haymarket area. This is a critical transit and academic hub for the city. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our walk along Northumberland Street, reflect on the layers of life that define this remarkable thoroughfare. It is more than just a shopping destination; it is a barometer for the city’s health and a stage for its…
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What is Northumberland Street?
Northumberland Street is a place with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Heritage |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 54.9737, -1.6133 |
| Last updated |
