Percy Gardens, Tynemouth
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Percy Gardens, Tynemouth
Image: © Geoff Holland Taken: 2 Mar 2021
In the mid 19th century Tynemouth was growing in popularity as a commuter village following the opening of the railway link to Newcastle. Seizing upon the opportunity, the then Duke of Northumberland put forward plans for a substantial residential housing development on his land on the north and east edge of the village. The sweeping crescent of Percy Gardens with its grand houses, private gated road, railed communal gardens commanding magnificent views of King Edward's Bay and Tynemouth Priory and Castle was the exclusive showpiece of this development. Plots were leased to individuals who employed their own architects and built their own houses in ones, twos and sometimes in fours in a restrained Victorian style achieving an attractive degree of architectural harmony. Most were built during the 1870s. For a selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit www.northtynesidewalks.co.uk
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Image Location
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55.020293
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