The secrets of Old Eldon Square - Not everything is as it seems! 😱

[@adamcrawford1346]

There is a good book in you mate. I’d buy it if you wrote one. Nice start to a Sunday to get some history. Thanks again

[@TynesideLife]

Oh the irony 😆 maybe I already have…

[@neilpovey3114]

Unbelievable that they pulled down those beautiful buildings in old Eldon Square to build that monstrosity.

[@TynesideLife]

The city needed a shopping centre but I’m not sure why they pulled the terraced buildings down. I’m going to look into it

[@Guesswho-qk2kv]

So what’s the matter with having Saint George as Englands patron saint ? By the way in 300 AD there was no such country as Turkey it was Byzantine Anatolia . Be proud man

[@TynesideLife]

He was a Greek soldier in the Roman Army. ‘Saint George’ is also the patron saint of several other countries. He never visited England (Britannia at the time) and doesn’t represent ‘Englishness’. There’s a strong likelihood he never even existed. Be proud of what exactly? Feel free to believe in fairy tales, but I’m proud of genuine English heroes 👍🏻

[@QuietManUK]

George couldn't have been a Turk, they hadn't migrated yet. He was a Byzantine Greek of the Eastern Roman Empire who would have thought of himself as Roman.

[@TynesideLife]

Great info cheers 👍🏻

[@ph5599]

St Cuthberts grammar school teacher was also a councillor for Newcastle. He drew the city centre streets on the blackboard and explained the proposed plans for eldon square by wiping out the central city blocks he'd drawn. I assume this was either pre approval or more likely already nodded through council. That would have been 1969 or early 70's.. memory fails exactly

[@Stickings90]

I was tracking the last meeting place of a previous planting of our church, and I located it at 12 Old Eldon Square, approximately where Starbucks is. I would love any old photos of that part of Old Eldon Square if they exist.

[@happyyorkshire5715]

What a brilliant video! Loved it….you’ve got a happy new subscriber here pal 🤟🏼🤩

[@TynesideLife]

Appreciated thank you 🤜🏻

[@rich_devoto]

Another interesting video Eddie - great channel too (apart from the black and white stuff! Some of us on Tyneside prefer our deck chairs red and white 😅)

[@TynesideLife]

🤢😆

[@kevinwilliams1602]

Great little video, Eddie, I'm so pleased to still be learning about the City long after I moved away, I think Eldon Square is one of my favourite places, Thank you.

[@TynesideLife]

Glad you enjoyed it Kevin 👍🏻

[@Malcolm1959]

Another belter video Eddie, great to hear about Newcastle's history in your inimitable style 👍👍👍👍

[@TynesideLife]

Appreciated Malcolm 🤜🏻

[@paulineverriere8054]

1965…nothing like …history destroy.

[@kevin4havis]

We had premises there and Wildes hair dressing was probably at no2

[@Donna.M]

The old hippy green can you remember that. Loved this. Cheers.👍

[@TynesideLife]

Yeah I do lol 😆

[@MsButterflygirl101]

I've always wondered what that terracotta thing was and have never noticed the drawings inscribed on the outside of it before. Thanks for that.

[@TynesideLife]

I’m glad it’s enlightened you 😊

[@lesleywillis1118]

Omg that was so intersting. Especially about the air vents. So look forward to watching your videos. Love everything you talk about!

[@TynesideLife]

Thank you 😊

[@paulineverriere8054]

OMg…ruined… architect?.

[@royksk]

Very interesting. I wonder whether the original square was for private use by the house owners/tenants as was the case in many such designs?

[@TynesideLife]

It’s my understanding that it was public realm land. There are a couple of old photos of it

[@michaeldonald4187]

Huge proportion of Eldon Sq demolished to form a shopping centre to modernise and enhance the city centre. Yet a building tucked away in the shadow of St James’ park is too precious to allow the same.

[@TynesideLife]

👍🏻

[@geoffpope5076]

Lovely haven.of peace in the city prior to Dan smith wrecking it.

[@adrianharrod3767]

And whats wrong with venerating Santa Claus Eddie??? Lol

[@TynesideLife]

😂

[@IanEckert1977]

I watched Old Eldon Square under Sir Bobby Robson In 2002...It needs to be improved...

[@TynesideLife]

What do you mean Ian?

[@IanEckert1977]

When I was a Newcastle United Season Ticket holder under Sir Bobby Robson...Wow all day long...Eddie Howe has that same feeling...Howay the Toon Army...

[@andrewrode3339]

It was hippy green when I was growing up

[@chrispegman5462]

Great little introduction to this video. I love the way your style has developed since you brought out your early vids. Great stuff.

[@TynesideLife]

That’s appreciated Chris 🙏🏻

[@T3RRAFORM]

In the 80s we referred to old Eldon square as the hippie green because of all the metalers that hung around there.

[@TynesideLife]

Yeah I recall. Now it’s the down and outs 😬

[@T3RRAFORM]

@@TynesideLife to be fair, They we’re also there back then. I haven’t been into town for years so I have no idea how bad the homeless problem is in Newcastle. Don’t imagine it’s improved. It’s a real shame, that it’s still a thing in my opinion.

[@TynesideLife]

@@T3RRAFORM aye, it’s an increasing problem for the whole of the UK. It’s just the price we pay for a neo liberal society I suppose 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@TheWacoKid1963]

Hoy get off ya backside, this isn't Shields beach

[@TynesideLife]

😂

[@andrewmcgee4146]

Another great video eddy lad keep them coming

[@TynesideLife]

Appreciated Andrew 👍🏻

[@LesleyTanMortyMortisha]

Very interesting!

[@IreneRelph]

Brilliant

[@steverobinson9763]

Nowt a matta with santa as the patron saint, we wouldn't have to change the colour of the flag

[@TynesideLife]

😂 great point!

[@thebackingpackinggeordie]

Great video Eddy, amazing facts about our area.

[@michaelhargreaves4639]

Good old Georgian buildings demolished to make way for shopping centre for benefit of newcastle people and local economy shame same rules not applyed for football stadium for benefit of newcastle people and local economy

[@TynesideLife]

You should consider coming on my guided walks of the outside of St James’ Park Michael. I can shed some light on the history, the whys and wherefores of why certain things are happening and why Leazes Terrace will remain 👍🏻

[@michaelhargreaves4639]

Would love too. When is your next walk planned

[@TynesideLife]

@@michaelhargreaves4639 check out my website Michael and follow the Guided Walks link. Next ones are 17th and 24th July 👍🏻

[@raymondboakes]

Hidden in plain sight.Now where have I read that before?

[@TynesideLife]

🤷🏻‍♂️

[@joppadoni]

Howay Eddie... 'St George has never even been to Britain' makes you a party pooper? Can only assume he DID slay the dragon then.. ;-) lol. Great vid!

[@TynesideLife]

Aye, sleeting the dragon was true but the rest is nonsense 😅

[@davehood1514]

FOOTBALL AND HISTORY great combination Mate 👍

[@TynesideLife]

Glad you approve Dave 👍🏻

[@derekerskine1876]

👍❤ yer video's mate

[@TynesideLife]

😀🤛🏻

[@ianjennings4066]

St George was Maltese as far as i knew

[@TynesideLife]

Could you provide a reference to this claim please 👍🏻

[@peak_flow]

I had no idea about the hidden Metro air vents! Fascinating stuff. Also...nice roaming camera work in this vid...do you now have a film 'crew'? :)

[@TynesideLife]

Glad you learned something 😆

[@taylor-mb6eg]

Another brilliant informative video. I definitely need to start looking and taking in the surrounds more when walking through the city. I have never even noticed that awful looking art piece yet must of passed it 100s of times 😄.

[@TynesideLife]

Cheers Taylor 🤜🏻

[@Flukey_1970]

Great video as usual. Didnt know half of that. I was just there the other day haha. I presume the Turbinia is the boat thats currently in the Discovery Museum. See i know some things

[@TynesideLife]

Yes it is! Glad you enjoyed it Martin 👍🏻

[@tramlad2]

Love your channel, i shall be moving to Newcastle, North Tyneside in a few months, would love to do a tour with you, its a grand city with a lot of history. Thanks again Eddie enjoyed that, been to Eldon square many a time , it is a lovely area

[@TynesideLife]

Glad you enjoyed it Billy 👍🏻

[@chris-miller85]

Another great vid mate

[@TynesideLife]

Cheers Chris 👍🏻

[@leonbero1974]

There’s a load more of them air vents, i at haymarket and another opposite the library where the demolition works going on that’s just the little I know. I love the split track from jesmond passing the carriage and then appears around the manors area then disappears under to join the st James link which if you look at its infrastructure you’ll start to see more vents and doorways into the metro system. You could make a huge video I bet on what’s under there but I’d rather keep all that for those who know and need too know. Thanks for an awesome show cho!

[@TynesideLife]

Thanks for the info Leon 👍🏻

[@MsButterflygirl101]

Talking of books, I'd buy one too. If you wrote it as a walk around the area, it would be a great Sunday pastime for people. Maybe end each chapter at a bar or restaurant. 😁

[@TynesideLife]

I’ll stick to my guided walks for the time being 😅

[@CushdelaCush]

Its coming upppppppppp

[@TynesideLife]

😃

[@mattjcwig]

So good to see Newcastle with so much hidden history, been many a time round it's winding streets and done my own research into it's history like eldon square older stores and the cities layout, so much history, my own town of Wigan is so much in decline it's depressing and Newcastle is thriving 😃

[@TynesideLife]

We are like minded Matthew. I love history and I’m loving discovering new things about Newcastle and you’re right, it’s going through some massive changes

[@andyjones5803]

Seen you in town on Saturday, son wanted to get a picture with you but you looked busy so didn't want to disturb you. Getting more popular by the day, keep up the good work ! 👏

[@TynesideLife]

I’m never too busy to chat Andy 🤜🏻

[@alicecourtney5816]

I’ve walked past that monolith thing a million times and never once noticed it! Thanks for the video, it was very interesting.

[@TynesideLife]

😅

[@stejames7676]

Love the videos Eddie

[@TynesideLife]

Cheers Ste 👍🏻

[@chrisramsay8827]

Came across this channel and you do such a great job showing off the local area. You should definitely do a guide book

[@TynesideLife]

You’re not the famous Chris Ramsay? 😃 I do guided walks instead. Check out my website 👍🏻

[@robertarthur2482]

I enjoy watching your vlogs great stuff, Eddy

[@TynesideLife]

Cheers Robert 🤜🏻

[@NapoleonWils0n]

Not only is St George not English but the Three Lions are a French symbol from the Plantagenet Kings

[@TynesideLife]

😱

[@fmcb269]

And dragons aren't real, either!

[@johnfarrell3175]

Just found these videos....love them great finding out about our area

[@TynesideLife]

Glad you enjoyed it John 🤜🏻

[@Stevieb333]

Always love your videos Eddie keep them coming mate.

[@TynesideLife]

Will do Steve 👍🏻

[@benshield4295]

These keep getting better and better didn't know about the secret air vents . Cheers Eddy

[@TynesideLife]

Appreciated Ben 👍🏻

[@MalKyle1]

Worked at David Summerfield the Jewellers on Northumberland Street when they were knocking down and then building Eldon Sq. There were some 'interesting' visitors to our basement.

[@TynesideLife]

Please tell more 😀

[@MalKyle1]

@@TynesideLife they were large, brown, whiskered with long, long tails..

[@TynesideLife]

@@MalKyle1 ahh 😂

[@chrispinkney8182]

Thanks ...

[@petergeorgew6208]

Another brilliant video Eddy 👍🏻😊

[@TynesideLife]

Cheers Peter 👍🏻

[@bensouthwell1339]

Geez you live and learn.......again splendid

[@TynesideLife]

Cheers Ben 🤜🏻

[@thebigrighthand7728]

Short and sweet Eddie just like me wife 😆

[@TynesideLife]

😂

[@peterr11]

Very interesting video Eddy. We're the north and west terraces in poor condition when they were pulled down ? Seems such a shame for it to have been lost. The picture of the square surrounded by the terraces looked great.

[@TynesideLife]

Yeah I thought it looked better then! I’m not too sure Peter but I may research it and do another video 👍🏻

[@fmcb269]

Newcastle City Council weren't the brightest bunch back then. They demolished the terraces then ran out of money, and for about two years it was a cinder car park with a potential ground rent of about £3 per sq yard. - A fortune in those days, when a labourer's basic was about £10 for a forty hour week. This was the same lot who carefully dismantled the old Royal Arcade, numbering each stone so that it could be rebuilt somewhere else at a later date, but numbered the stones with chalk which washed off in the rain, leaving them with a yard full of very expensive rubble! Plonkers!

[@Henry-jp3mc]

Smart video you are getting better and better.

[@TynesideLife]

Appreciated Henry 🤜🏻

[@bernardfinley2284]

Brilliant, left Newcastle in 1976 and still have fond memories of just sitting around in Eldon Square in the sixties, great video, learned a lot from it, loved it.

[@TynesideLife]

Glad you enjoyed it Bernard 👍🏻

[@robertarthur2482]

Thanks!

[@TynesideLife]

Cheers Robert 👍🏻

[@Bigfatslim]

Loved this just happened to come across it. Subscribed !

[@TynesideLife]

Appreciated Shaun 🤜🏻