Newcastle Civic Centre

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Newcastle Civic Centre was designed by George Kenyon the city architect, and was completed in 1967. It was officially opened by King Olav V of Norway on 14 November 1968.
This photo shows the installation on the tower roof on which can be seen some of the symbols of this proud city. The castles represent the Norman castle from which city took its name. The original castle was built in 1080 under the orders of Robert Curthose, the eldest son of William the Conqueror. The seahorses represent Newcastle's past as a seaport.

the Civic Centre

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the Newcastle upon Tyne Civic Centre was designed by the city architect, George Kenyon, and was formally opened by King Olav V of Norway on the 14th November 1968.

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