Because of the people who have lived there and the stories they have told, the Northeast of England has developed its own unique character throughout the centuries and is now an integral part of our national identity. The Place Agenda is driven by the individuals who make up the North’s many and distinct neighborhoods. Six […]
Category: History
Listed Buildings in Newcastle upon Tyne.
By HL Architects Newcastle To begin, what exactly does the term “Listed Building” imply? A structure listed on the National Register has certain safeguards in place that prevent it from being demolished, expanded, or altered without special permission. Important as a work of architecture or for the “national” historical significance of its contents. Under the […]
Lesser known but Interesting buildings in Newcastle
Time goes by but many magnificent buildings are still standing tall in Newcastle. These wonderful buildings are not meant to be replaced by some boring idea of modern. We are going to travel around Newcastle and show you some magnificent buildings that have served the public so well for a long time. Blackfriars This incredible […]
Newcastle’s architectural history (Part 1)
Newcastle has a long and varied architectural history: it started as a Roman fort. The first bridge across the Tyne was built by the Romans and was called Pons Aelius. In the Middle Ages, Newcastle’s riverside location gave a tactical advantage, encouraging Richard I to build a castle here, thus the name ‘New Castle.’ The […]
The search for beauty in religious places: Hagia Sophia
Religion has always been a sensitive subject in human history and it is believed that places of worship were the first buildings in the world. To move forward in the field of architecture innovations first we need to understand our past. Fortunately, many buildings around the world were witness to human history and can still […]