Red Lion Square, Newcastle-under-Lyme

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Date:2001

Description:Red Lion Square was once the centre of Newcastle-under-Lyme's trade, always distinguished by the backdrop of St Giles' tower. Over the years the square has been home to public houses, such as the Globe Inn and the Three Tuns and various shops, like Wains chemists and later the Gourmet Cookshop as can be seen in this picture.

in the 1960s, a bypass was constructed, lessening the volume of traffic moving through the square and many of the shops were also demolished for the benefit of the York Place Shopping Centre. The square itself was incorporated into the high street.


Timeline

The timeline shows resources around this location over a number of years.

1800s
View from Red Lion Square, Newcastle-under-Lyme looking south
View from Red Lion Square, Newcastle-under-Lyme looking south

Watercolour by James Hulse of a view looking from Red Lion Square towards the High ...

1840s
Red Lion Square, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Red Lion Square, Newcastle-under-Lyme

A pencil and coloured wash by John Whessell. This drawing captures Red Lion Square ...

1870s
S. Grocott, Red Lion Square, Newcastle-under-Lyme
S. Grocott, Red Lion Square, Newcastle-under-Lyme

S. Grocott, a grocers, located at number 6 Red Lion Square. The edge of the building ...

1890s
Red Lion Square, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Red Lion Square, Newcastle-under-Lyme

This photograph shows the the junction of Merrial Street and High street. The buildings ...

1910s
E.V. Jones grocer, Merrial street, Newcastle-under-Lyme
E.V. Jones grocer, Merrial street, Newcastle-under-Lyme

A well stocked grocers store which was situated next door to the Conservative Club ...

1930s
High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme
High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Taken looking North along the High Street this photgraph takes in a 1930s street ...

1950s
High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme
High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Ink and wash view of Newcastle-under-Lyme High street produced by R.M. Metcalfe ...

1970s
Occupation of Traders Plans, Newcastle-under-Lyme town centre 1970s-90s
Occupation of Traders Plans, Newcastle-under-Lyme town centre 1970s-90s

These plans show Newcastle-under-Lyme town centre and how the buildings have changed ...

1990s
Installing the War Memorial, Red Lion Square, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Installing the War Memorial, Red Lion Square, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Newcastle-under-Lyme did not have a war memorial until 1992. A simple obelisk design ...

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Creators: Mr Stephen Whetnall - Creator

Image courtesy of: Mr Stephen Whetnall

Donor ref:Nm.2024.32.18 (22/49765)

Source: Brampton Museum and Art Gallery, Newcastle under Lyme

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