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Shops in Blackett Street
At the junction with Pilgrim Street; the Grey Monument can be seen in the distance (right). Shows the location of
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Image: © Mike Quinn
Taken: 24 May 2010
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Northern Goldsmiths, Blackett Street and Pilgrim Street corner
Built around 1895 as a jewellers shop with offices and workshops above and later altered in 1930s.
The square clock topped with a female figure representing Venus, designed by Alfred Glover, was added to the building in 1935. The red domed roof houses a peal of bells which are now once again linked to the clock.
Northern Goldsmiths is a local jewellery business. Inside, many of the original fittings survive in excellent condition. Because of the need for a high level of light in showrooms and work rooms, there is an unusual high percentage of windows.
Tyne and Wear HER (8916): Newcastle, Blackett Street, Nos. 1 and 3, Northern Goldsmiths http://www.twsitelines.info
Image: © Andrew Curtis
Taken: 24 Jan 2010
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The 'Rolex' building, Newcastle upon Tyne
Image: © Andrew Whale
Taken: 24 Mar 2013
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The red dome on Northern Goldsmiths, Blackett Street / Pilgrim Street, NE1
The building is shown in
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Image: © Mike Quinn
Taken: 22 Apr 2015
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The junction of Blackett Street and Pilgrim Street, Newcastle
Image: © habiloid
Taken: 31 May 2022
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Northern Goldsmiths' clock and golden Venus
In splendid condition. I wonder how they wind her up?
Image: © Leanmeanmo
Taken: 14 Feb 2023
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Detail of 1-3 Blackett Street, Newcastle
Demonstrating the skill of Victorian masons, and the volume of work that must have been available to them. The dome is tiled (the listing says it is painted).
Full view:
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Image: © Stephen Richards
Taken: 16 Aug 2012
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1-3 Blackett Street, Newcastle
Another lavishly decorated building, built c1895 to the designs of James Cackett. The corner is crowned by a splendid red dome (
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Image: © Stephen Richards
Taken: 16 Aug 2012
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Northern Goldsmith's, Blackett Street, Newcastle
A 2s exposure reveals a 'ghost' bus speeding across the Blackett Street junction with Pilgrim Street on the left.
Goldsmiths' website on 2nd July 2015 recorded:
"Northern Goldsmiths is undoubtedly a huge part of Goldsmiths’ history. The legendary store sits on the corner of Pilgrim Street and Blackett Street, Newcastle, and has done since 1892. The store is one of the longest standing in the Goldsmiths estate and has become a flagship showroom.
The original features of the golden building such as the Birdcage, the 24 carat gold Rolex clock and the golden Lady Venus have all been rejuvenated and restored. The store holds a host of memories for the people of Newcastle and over the years has become a Newcastle landmark, known to light up the streets at night. Goldsmiths invites you to explore the magical legacy of Northern Goldsmiths and experience the newly refurbished showroom in all its glory.
Northern Goldsmiths brings an element of magic and heritage to the city, with over 230 years of tradition. In fact, many still use the iconic Rolex clock on the building, also known as the ‘kissing clock’ as a meeting scene today. It has been the place of many wonderful proposals over the years and holds a place in many people’s hearts."
https://www.goldsmiths.co.uk/Northern-Goldsmiths-re-opens
Image: © Andrew Curtis
Taken: 14 Feb 2019
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Corner of Blackett Street and Pilgrim Street
The corner of Blackett Street and Pilgrim Street taken from the southern end of Northumberland Street
Image: © Kevin Hall
Taken: 2 Jun 2011
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