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Midweek header in old Newcastle

Posted by Norman Dunn on 8/7/2026, 9:28 am

Re: Midweek header in old Newcastle

Posted by Stan Wears on 8/7/2026, 10:08 am, in reply to "Midweek header in old Newcastle"

The keep was built for Henry II in 1172, but I learned that he never cam to see it. the Black Gate was named after Patrick Black ( sheriff ?) in 1247. Well worth a visit. In my day I used to train spot from the keep roof on a Saturday to see the Flying Scotsman and the Mallard ! And I only paid a tanner to go in !
A lot of people may not know that the battlements on the keep were added by John Dobson and you can see the line of his work on the outside..

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