1887 – Jubilee Exhibition, Newcastle upon Tyne
In 1886 the Mayor of Newcastle requested the use of the Bull Park to hold the Royal Jubilee Exhibition in 1887 to commemorate Queen Victoria’s 50th year on the throne.
In 1886 the Mayor of Newcastle requested the use of the Bull Park to hold the Royal Jubilee Exhibition in 1887 to commemorate Queen Victoria’s 50th year on the throne.
The 18th-century boat-builder William Wouldhave is commemorated by the Wouldhave Memorial,
Originally built as an extension to the adjacent Royal Hotel as it also contained accomodation rooms in addition to function space.
It was opened on the 12th April 1899 and closed on the 20th July 1973.
“This is a branch library, erected in Heaton Park at the expense of Alderman W.
Second premiated design in architectural competition.