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***Newcastle Historian*** · April 20th, 2012, 10:33 AM

Hexham Abbey hits public appeal target
by Paul Tully, The Journal, April 20th 2012

THE £400,000 public appeal target to develop one of the North East’s most famous religious buildings has been reached. Hexham Abbey fundraisers have realised their ambition to raise £3m overall for the redevelopment of its medieval buildings.

The 7th century abbey secured Lottery funding and raised hundreds of thousands of pounds before launching the public appeal in March last year. Now, after a year and two weeks, the final £40,000 piece of the jigsaw has come from the J Paul Getty Jnr charitable trust. It could be one of the 26-year-old Getty Trust’s last donations as it is winding down and is expected to close to new applications by the end of 2012.

The Rector of Hexham, Canon Graham Usher, welcomed the news yesterday after Northumberland’s west area planning committee unanimously approved the plans to convert former monastic workshops and magistrates courts to a state-of-the-art heritage and visitor centre with community facilities.

Canon Usher told councillors in Hexham: “There has been massive public support. We want to provide a range of functions and facilities which makes it economically viable.” The abbey is now preparing further applications to grant-making trusts in its bid to include the restoration of the former magistrates’ courts in its redevelopment project.

Read More - http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-e...#ixzz1sZEfR6LU

Steve Ellwood · April 27th, 2012, 02:21 PM

Would you like a detached house in the 'dead centre' of Whitley Bay?

Dead quiet property to be sold off
Published on Friday 20 April 2012 12:59

Quote:

A UNIQUE former house has been put up for sale with anyone interested in buying it being promised quiet neighbours.

Cabinet members at North Tyneside Council have agreed to sell off six buildings which they no longer use as a way to bring in more cash.

And one of those buildings is the four-bedroom detached house at the entrance to Whitley Bay Cemetery.

The grade-II listed building, which dates back 100 years, comes complete with gardens views out over the North Sea, as well as the graveyard.

The house is now in a bad state, being used in the 1970s by the then cemetery superintendent and his family before becoming offices.

But officials at the council have admitted that the building could also be used for business, such as either a coffee shop and/or flower stall.

Speaking at the cabinet meeting on Monday, Niall Cathie, property strategy manager, said: “We will have to get special compensation to dispose of this building.

“We will test the market, but it could be used as a cafe or flower retailer.

“We’re going to take it forward as best we can and very sensitively.”

News Guardian @ http://www.newsguardian.co.uk/news/l...-off-1-4469643

Ken O'Heed · May 13th, 2012, 03:38 PM

I note that there is not a thread in this area of the Forum that can be easily used to input photographs, other information etc for religious buildings of varying denomination in Newcastle and surrounding areas.

There are many buildings - large and small, old and new, still being used for their original purpose, deconsecrated and closed ( All Saints) and closed in other use, as well as new constructions taking place ( the mosque in West End)

I am sure that are lots of photographs and other stories etc - old and new

I myself have input photographs of the St Nicholas Cathedral new lighting scheme etc - it was difficult deciding where to post it

I know of posts concerning the new West End Mosque, the Jewish Cemetery behind the theatre on Westgate Road etc

A possible new thread ?

KEN

WilfBurnsFan · May 13th, 2012, 03:49 PM

Good idea, Ken.

Steve Ellwood · May 13th, 2012, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken O'Heed

I note that there is not a thread in this area of the Forum that can be easily used to input photographs, other information etc for religious buildings of varying denomination in Newcastle and surrounding areas.

There are many buildings - large and small, old and new, still being used for their original purpose, deconsecrated and closed ( All Saints) and closed in other use, as well as new constructions taking place ( the mosque in West End)

I am sure that are lots of photographs and other stories etc - old and new

I myself have input photographs of the St Nicholas Cathedral new lighting scheme etc - it was difficult deciding where to post it

I know of posts concerning the new West End Mosque, the Jewish Cemetery behind the theatre on Westgate Road etc

A possible new thread ?

KEN

Good idea Ken - by the way is the Church at All Hallows not in use by Saint Willibrord with All Saints?

***Newcastle Historian*** · May 13th, 2012, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken O'Heed

I note that there is not a thread in this area of the Forum that can be easily used to input photographs, other information etc for religious buildings of varying denomination in Newcastle and surrounding areas.

There are many buildings - large and small, old and new, still being used for their original purpose, deconsecrated and closed ( All Saints) and closed in other use, as well as new constructions taking place ( the mosque in West End)

I am sure that are lots of photographs and other stories etc - old and new

I myself have input photographs of the St Nicholas Cathedral new lighting scheme etc - it was difficult deciding where to post it

I know of posts concerning the new West End Mosque, the Jewish Cemetery behind the theatre on Westgate Road etc

A possible new thread ?

KEN

Usually, items about churches and other religious buildings of a historical nature, have been posted onto the Historic Newcastle thread.

It is certainly a topic that could justify a thread of its own.

A possible thread title would be . . .

Newcastle and the North East - Religious Buildings and Other Places

Would you like it set up to just start from now onward?

Or, would you like some pre-existing discussions copied into it?

Below is a list of some of the pre-existing discussions on the forum, obtained from various sections of the INDEX THREAD.

Could you let me know which links from the below could usefully be copied into a new thread?

Quote:

Ken O'Heed · May 14th, 2012, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Newcastle Historian

Usually, items about churches and other religious buildings of a historical nature, have been posted onto the Historic Newcastle thread.

It is certainly a topic that could justify a thread of its own.

A possible thread title would be . . .

Newcastle and the North East - Religious Buildings and Other Places

Would you like it set up to just start from now onward?

Or, would you like some pre-existing discussions copied into it?

Below is a list of some of the pre-existing discussions on the forum, obtained from various sections of the INDEX THREAD.

Could you let me know which links from the below could usefully be copied into a new thread?

NH you know how much hard work it would be to copy over the previous threads

Would it not be possible on new thread to include a "First Post" making reference to all the previous posts on other threads so that others can view as required

I leave it up to you

Either way thanks for agreeing (with others) that this would make a good new thread

KEN

Steve Ellwood · May 14th, 2012, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken O'Heed

NH you know how much hard work it would be to copy over the previous threads

Would it not be possible on new thread to include a "First Post" making reference to all the previous posts on other threads so that others can view as required

I leave it up to you

Either way thanks for agreeing (with others) that this would make a good new thread

KEN

Just my two pennath but would reiterate what Ken has said - don't knock yourself out on this one NH but 'ideally' if the previous posts could be copied over it would make it a much better resource with all information in one place

***Newcastle Historian*** · May 15th, 2012, 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Ellwood

Just my two pennath but would reiterate what Ken has said - don't knock yourself out on this one NH but 'ideally' if the previous posts could be copied over it would make it a much better resource with all information in one place

I decided to go for the "ideal solution".

I have always been a sucker for completeness.

I hope people find this new, and already quite long and comprehensive thread, of benefit.

All discussions on this subject are now in this one location.

If anyone is aware of any other relevant discussions that we have had on the forum, that I have NOT included in here - please provide me with the links and I will copy them in.

Cheers,
NH.

newcastlepubs · May 15th, 2012, 02:04 AM

Nice one NH. Many thanks.

Ken O'Heed · May 15th, 2012, 09:03 AM

Superb Job NH

However noted that you have missed a post, with pictures, for one of the newest chuches in Gateshead - post #393 dated 16/11/11 from Gateshead Developments thread

KEN

***Newcastle Historian*** · May 15th, 2012, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken O'Heed

Superb Job NH

However noted that you have missed a post, with pictures, for one of the newest chuches in Gateshead - post #393 dated 16/11/11 from Gateshead Developments thread

KEN

DONE

The above is now (also) Post 186 of this thread . .

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpo...&postcount=186

Please all, let me know of any other posts that may have been missed, that should be included.

Thanks.

Ken O'Heed · May 15th, 2012, 09:37 AM

One of the oldest buildings in Gateshead area with an imposing position at the south end of the Tyne Bridge

Here are a few photographs of mine taken over recent years showing external views of the building ( hosted on Photobucket)

This link from Gateshead Council website http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/Leisure%...tage/home.aspx giving information about the building (including quirky facts) and photographs of its recent refurbishment, virtual tours etc

Sitting high above the River Tyne close to The Sage Gateshead, the centre opened on the 16th December 2008 following a £1.2m transformation, funded by Gateshead Council, the European Regional Development fund and the heritage lottery fund.

The interior of the Grade 1-listed church has been completely stripped out to return it as far as possible to its former state, and is open to the public with a programme of exhibitions and activities including a family history section focusing on the church and the nearby area.

Opening Hours are 1000 - 1600 Tuesdays - Sundays (closed Mondays except Bank Holidays) and admission is free

One thing that I know is required by the centre - a coloured picture of the Great East stained glass window that used to be at the church and commemorated those who died in Gateshead’s Great Fire of 1853 – but ironically it was itself destroyed in a tragic fire in 1979 ( is this last fact correct ?).

Read this http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/Council%...%20Photos.aspx

KEN

Ken O'Heed · May 15th, 2012, 10:11 AM

Or to give its full title - The Catholic Church of Saint Willibrord with All Saints as this apparently recent notice board, photographed by myself 12/05/12 PM

Does it suggest that the building is open for that service

These are some more photographs of the exterior of the building, taken from varying view posts over recent years (all hosted on Photobucket)

One thing that always spoils it for me is that is now impossible to take a picture of the front of the building from The Tyne Bridge without the view being partly obscured by vegetation or even in winter, tree stems etc - anyone have old pictures without the trees

KEN

Ken O'Heed · May 15th, 2012, 10:46 AM

A 13th friary, now utilsed for commercial purposes, including restaurant etc, located close to city centre

This being screen print of Google Maps

Note the adjacent street names - Friar St, Blackfriars Court, Low Friar St, Monk St showing the heritage of the area

These photographs by myself taken 27/02/11 (hosted on Photobucket)

KEN

Steve Ellwood · May 15th, 2012, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken O'Heed

Or to give its full title - The Catholic Church of Saint Willibrord with All Saints as this apparently recent notice board, photographed by myself 12/05/12 PM

Does it suggest that the building is open for that service

KEN

Just to add that The Catholic Church of Saint Willibrord with All Saints has for a number of years, at least 5 to my knowledge used All Saints for their services. Certainly the sign isn't a recent addition.

This is a small note that I have:
The present Church dates from 1786 and was designed by David Stephenson. This pre-dates an earlier Church (All Hallows) which had been allowed to become derelict.

Claims have been made that the site of the Church housed a Roman Temple.

The Church is presently used by the Anglican Old Church and is known as Saint Willibrord with All Saints.

Steve Ellwood · May 15th, 2012, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken O'Heed

One of the oldest buildings in Gateshead area with an imposing position at the south end of the Tyne Bridge

The interior of the Grade 1-listed church has been completely stripped out to return it as far as possible to its former state, and is open to the public with a programme of exhibitions and activities including a family history section focusing on the church and the nearby area.

One thing that I know is required by the centre - a coloured picture of the Great East stained glass window that used to be at the church and commemorated those who died in Gateshead’s Great Fire of 1853 – but ironically it was itself destroyed in a tragic fire in 1979 ( is this last fact correct ?).

KEN

A wonderful building and Phillips Auctioneers cannot be praised highly enough for their saving and restoration of the Church in 1990.

The east window has a bit of a tale connected to it. Destroyed in the 1854 Great Fire of Gateshead and Newcastle it was replaced by the famous North East artist, William Wailes. However that window was removed and replaced in 1969 with one made from reamy glass. There is a bit of a cloud over why the decision was taken to remove the window and what actually happened to it!
The east window was damaged in both the 1979 and 1983 fires.

Anthea Lang has an excellent booklet - "The St Mary's Story" which was covered @ http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpo...&postcount=197

Steve Ellwood · May 15th, 2012, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken O'Heed

A 13th friary, now utilsed for commercial purposes, including restaurant etc, located close to city centre

KEN

One little piece of trivia - the Blackfriars were the Dominican Order and came to Newcastle in 1239 - named Blackfriars as they wore black robes but also known as the Shod Friars as they wore shoes unlike the Grey Friars who had a Friary alongside Pilgrim Street. The trivia is that whilst the Blackfriars were driven out of Newcastle during the Dissolution of the Monasteries (16th century) they were to return and practice at St Dominics Church on Newbridge Street.

Percy Trimmer · May 15th, 2012, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Ellwood

One little piece of trivia - the Blackfriars were the Dominican Order and came to Newcastle in 1239 - named Blackfriars as they wore black robes but also known as the Shod Friars as they wore shoes unlike the Grey Friars who had a Friary alongside Pilgrim Street. The trivia is that whilst the Blackfriars were driven out of Newcastle during the Dissolution of the Monasteries (16th century) they were to return and practice at St Dominics Church on Newbridge Street.

Actually the Dominicans wear a white habit but cover it with a black cloak (cappa) when outside their houses - hence the 'Blackfriars' sobriquet.

The present Dominicans in Newcastle were at one point offered the old Blackfriars building.

Steve Ellwood · May 15th, 2012, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Percy Trimmer

Actually the Dominicans wear a white habit but cover it with a black cloak (cappa) when outside their houses - hence the 'Blackfriars' sobriquet.

The present Dominicans in Newcastle were at one point offered the old Blackfriars building.

Robe = outer garment (black mantle and cowl)

Hosted - www.steve-ellwood.org.uk

May 13th, 2012, 03:38 PM	#243
Ken O'Heed Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 2,704 Likes (Received): 41	New Thread for Churches and other buildings of religious type - past and present ? I note that there is not a thread in this area of the Forum that can be easily used to input photographs, other information etc for religious buildings of varying denomination in Newcastle and surrounding areas. There are many buildings - large and small, old and new, still being used for their original purpose, deconsecrated and closed ( All Saints) and closed in other use, as well as new constructions taking place ( the mosque in West End) I am sure that are lots of photographs and other stories etc - old and new I myself have input photographs of the St Nicholas Cathedral new lighting scheme etc - it was difficult deciding where to post it I know of posts concerning the new West End Mosque, the Jewish Cemetery behind the theatre on Westgate Road etc A possible new thread ? KEN

May 13th, 2012, 03:49 PM	#244
WilfBurnsFan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 2,385 Likes (Received): 15	Good idea, Ken. __________________ And another thing about the 1944 ARP scandal...

May 15th, 2012, 09:03 AM	#251
Ken O'Heed Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 2,704 Likes (Received): 41	Holy Trinity Church, Old Fold Road, St James' Village, Gateshead Superb Job NH However noted that you have missed a post, with pictures, for one of the newest chuches in Gateshead - post #393 dated 16/11/11 from Gateshead Developments thread KEN

May 15th, 2012, 09:37 AM	#253
Ken O'Heed Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 2,704 Likes (Received): 41	St Mary's Church , Gateshead - now Gateshead Council Heritage Visitor Centre One of the oldest buildings in Gateshead area with an imposing position at the south end of the Tyne Bridge Here are a few photographs of mine taken over recent years showing external views of the building ( hosted on Photobucket) This link from Gateshead Council website http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/Leisure%...tage/home.aspx giving information about the building (including quirky facts) and photographs of its recent refurbishment, virtual tours etc Sitting high above the River Tyne close to The Sage Gateshead, the centre opened on the 16th December 2008 following a £1.2m transformation, funded by Gateshead Council, the European Regional Development fund and the heritage lottery fund. The interior of the Grade 1-listed church has been completely stripped out to return it as far as possible to its former state, and is open to the public with a programme of exhibitions and activities including a family history section focusing on the church and the nearby area. Opening Hours are 1000 - 1600 Tuesdays - Sundays (closed Mondays except Bank Holidays) and admission is free One thing that I know is required by the centre - a coloured picture of the Great East stained glass window that used to be at the church and commemorated those who died in Gateshead’s Great Fire of 1853 – but ironically it was itself destroyed in a tragic fire in 1979 ( is this last fact correct ?). Read this http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/Council%...%20Photos.aspx KEN

May 15th, 2012, 10:11 AM	#254
Ken O'Heed Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 2,704 Likes (Received): 41	All Saints Church, Newcastle upon Tyne Or to give its full title - The Catholic Church of Saint Willibrord with All Saints as this apparently recent notice board, photographed by myself 12/05/12 PM Does it suggest that the building is open for that service These are some more photographs of the exterior of the building, taken from varying view posts over recent years (all hosted on Photobucket) One thing that always spoils it for me is that is now impossible to take a picture of the front of the building from The Tyne Bridge without the view being partly obscured by vegetation or even in winter, tree stems etc - anyone have old pictures without the trees KEN

April 20th, 2012, 10:33 AM	#241
*Newcastle Historian* Moderator and Archivist Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 15,099 Likes (Received): 70	Hexham Abbey hits public appeal target by Paul Tully, The Journal, April 20th 2012 THE £400,000 public appeal target to develop one of the North East’s most famous religious buildings has been reached. Hexham Abbey fundraisers have realised their ambition to raise £3m overall for the redevelopment of its medieval buildings. The 7th century abbey secured Lottery funding and raised hundreds of thousands of pounds before launching the public appeal in March last year. Now, after a year and two weeks, the final £40,000 piece of the jigsaw has come from the J Paul Getty Jnr charitable trust. It could be one of the 26-year-old Getty Trust’s last donations as it is winding down and is expected to close to new applications by the end of 2012. The Rector of Hexham, Canon Graham Usher, welcomed the news yesterday after Northumberland’s west area planning committee unanimously approved the plans to convert former monastic workshops and magistrates courts to a state-of-the-art heritage and visitor centre with community facilities. Canon Usher told councillors in Hexham: “There has been massive public support. We want to provide a range of functions and facilities which makes it economically viable.” The abbey is now preparing further applications to grant-making trusts in its bid to include the restoration of the former magistrates’ courts in its redevelopment project. Read More - http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-e...#ixzz1sZEfR6LU

May 15th, 2012, 02:04 AM	#250
newcastlepubs Pubwatcher Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: 'oop north' Posts: 4,248 Likes (Received): 32	Nice one NH. Many thanks.

May 15th, 2012, 10:46 AM	#255
Ken O'Heed Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 2,704 Likes (Received): 41	Blackfriars, Newcastle upon Tyne A 13th friary, now utilsed for commercial purposes, including restaurant etc, located close to city centre This being screen print of Google Maps Note the adjacent street names - Friar St, Blackfriars Court, Low Friar St, Monk St showing the heritage of the area These photographs by myself taken 27/02/11 (hosted on Photobucket) KEN

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