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Alder Court, WHITLEY BAY, NE25 8AP

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

A Monkseaton institution seemingly forever, Kelly's is an 'Aladdin's Cave' of DIY essentials including a cut-to-size timber supply service, along with a broad selection of electrical, plumbing, decorating and gardening materials and a whole lot more.

This fine double fronted brick-built house contains two of the earliest bay windows in the village and still retains much of its original character. For a selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit www.northtynesidewalks.co.uk

This property was described in William Weaver Tomlinson's 1893-book, 'Historical Notes on Cullercoats Whitley and Monkseaton', as, "the large brick house above the brewery", which, at that time, belonged to Mrs. Elliott. In an advertisement, which appeared in the Newcastle Courant on the 28th June 1806, the house was described as, "a neat, new-built mansion-house situated in the healthy and pleasant village of Monkseaton". For a selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit www.northtynesidewalks.co.uk

This dual aperture post box stands in front of short row of shops one of which was once the village post office. This box dates from the reign of Elizabeth II although dual aperture boxes first appeared in 1899. They were designated Type C boxes and were first introduced in London to help pre-sort mail into 'London and Abroad' and 'Country'. The Royal Mail is a key partner in the Government's Coronavirus testing programme and collect completed testing kits from over 35,000 specially selected post boxes of which this is one (see stickers attached to the box). For a selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit www.northtynesidewalks.co.uk

In his 1893 book, 'Historical Notes on Cullercoats Whitley and Monkseaton', William Weaver Tomlinson wrote that Monkseaton Cottage, "was formerly a byre". It is thought that the byre was built in the 15th century, and subsequently converted into a two-storey dwelling house in the late 19th century. The three dormer windows and the not unattractive porch are thought to have been added to the house in the 1920s. For a selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit www.northtynesidewalks.co.uk

Originally this single-storey stone-built property formed part of the outbuildings (byre, stable and turnip house) of Monkseaton Village Farm dating back to at least the 18th century. The building first came into use as a place of worship in 1899 when it was purchased by local dignitary and benefactor Col. T.W. Elliott, of nearby Monkseaton Cottage https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6765202, who converted the building into an Anglican church which in about 1913 came into the possession of the Methodist Church. For a selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit www.northtynesidewalks.co.uk

When writing in his 1893-published book, 'Historical Notes on Cullercoats Whitley and Monkseaton', William Weaver Tomlinson said that in 1827, "the village supported three inns-the Black Horse, Three Horse Shoes and the Ship". The original Black Horse Inn was built in 1793 as a two-storey stone building, with a third floor being added later. In 1936 permission was granted for the building to demolished and replaced by the current building. For a selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit www.northtynesidewalks.co.uk

An artistic night-time shot of the Black Horse in Monkseaton. Taken from the upstairs window of 1 Chapel Lane by my father Terry Utterson in 1958.

A photograph of Monkseaton Arms as it is today, taken from a similar viewpoint to the monochrome image submitted by Dale Utterson, for comparison.