The Local Illustrations date from the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries and depict a variety of local scenes and structures, such as schools, hospitals, residences, castles and churches. There are views of Newcastle, Durham, Northumberland, Sunderland; portraits; depictions of local life (keelmen playing cards) and a plan of the Grainger Market, Newcastle.
Local Illustrations
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- ReferenceGB 186 ILL
- Dates of Creation1700s - 1800s
- Language of MaterialEnglish
- Physical Description939 illustrations
- Digital Content
Engraving of St Thomas's Chapel from the East End of St Mary's Place, undated, ILL/11/100, Local Illustrations, Newcastle University Library
Scope and Content
Access Information
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Acquisition Information
Acquisition history of this collection is unknown.
Archivist's Note
This EAD description created 10/12/2018.
Conditions Governing Use
Yes
Accruals
Further material is expected to be added to this collection