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Emerson Chambers in Blackett Street was designed by architect Benjamin Simpson and was constructed in 1903 ; it is currently occupied by Waterstones book shop.
Emerson Chambers in Blackett Street was designed by architect Benjamin Simpson and was constructed in 1903 ; it is currently occupied by Waterstones book shop.
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Blackett Street was built in 1824 along the line of the northern stretch of the old city wall.
Blackett Street was built in 1824 along the line of the northern stretch of the old city wall.
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Interesting building. The wide angle perspective works well here.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing shot! Beautiful!
ReplyDeletethanks Steffe and Belle'
ReplyDeleteWhere on earth did you take this from? Was it Grey's Monument?
ReplyDeleteB, yes, on one of the rare days it was open, C
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic roof! And an amazing point of view!
ReplyDeleteWOW! Stunning photo! I love the top of that building! Great angle as well!
ReplyDeleteThanks - it took me ages to figure out (and then of course it seemed obvious).
ReplyDeleteI remember when Mawson, Swan and Morgan were there. I never realised you could climb Grey's Monument.
ReplyDeletedoes anyone know the reason that this building was built??
ReplyDeleteAnon'; it was almost certainly built as offices ; see: http://www.northumbria.info/Pages/emerson.htmlt
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