Roof of Emerson Chambers

Introduction

The photograph on this page of Roof of Emerson Chambers by Trevor Littlewood as part of the Geograph project.

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Roof of Emerson Chambers

Image: © Trevor Littlewood Taken: 25 Aug 2022

Emerson Chambers is the building at the centre of the image; it has a complex roof with a number of ridges and facets; dormers, chimneys and domes. It dates from the first decade of the twentieth century and is grade II listed. Many other roofs are in view in the image which was recorded from the top of the John Lewis store in Newcastle city centre. Waterstones bookshop occupies a significant part of the Emerson Chambers building.

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Image Location

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Latitude
54.974228
Longitude
-1.613006