David Morton

Nearly five decades later, the stadium has been totally transformed, with only the East Stand remaining

On October 6, 1854, the ‘great fire of Newcastle and Gateshead’ destroyed a wide area of the Quayside following a devastating explosion

From the Esso Northumbria at Wallsend to a European trophy at St James’ Park - 10 photos of Tyneside in 1969

A recent arrival on the River Tyne sparked memories of the giant Bonga’s visit over two decades ago

It’s 54 years since Michael Caine was photographed on Westgate Road taking a break from filming Get Carter

Five and a half decades on, no trace of this former incarnation of the famous ground remains

The store has been a Newcastle retail staple since it first opened its doors to shoppers in 1932

From the ‘Dunston Rocket’ in 1973, to Brian Johnson in 1986, to Paul Gascoigne in 1990 - 10 photos recalling Dunston

The famous Northumberland town was once known as 'the largest mining village in the world'

In November 1974, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, officially opened the new housing complex in Newcastle's east end