Friends Meeting House, Front Street, Monkseaton
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The photograph on this page of Friends Meeting House, Front Street, Monkseaton by Geoff Holland as part of the Geograph project.
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Image: © Geoff Holland Taken: 25 Feb 2021
This is an interesting mid to late Georgian survival which was extended and adapted in the early 20th century, initially for residential use. It is thought that the property, which still retains its original thick stone walls, originated as a single storey cottage for farmworkers. The early 20th century century alterations illustrate its transformation to a higher status private dwelling and then to a Quaker Meeting House in 1910. For a selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit www.northtynesidewalks.co.uk