Newcastle, Grey Street, Villa Nova

HER Number:
15560

District:
Newcastle

Site Name:
Newcastle, Grey Street, Villa Nova

Place:
Newcastle

Map Sheet:
NZ26SW

Class:
Commercial

Site Type: Broad:
Licensed Premises

Site Type: Specific:
Public House

General Period:
Early Modern

Specific Period:
C19

Form of Evidence:
Documentary Evidence

Description:
The proprietor in 1890 was James Davidson from Hebburn. The Villa Nova opened around 1890 'with a first class selection of wines and spirits, Bass and other ales drawn from the wood'. In 1908 the Villa Nova at 10 Grey Street became Spiers & Pond's Restaurant. The premises were converted to offices shortly afterwards (HER 9026).

Easting:
2503

Northing:
6412

Grid Reference:
NZ25036412

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
Brian Bennison, 1996, Heady Days - A History of Newcastle's Public Houses, Volume One - The Central Area, p 26; Space Conservation, 2014, 2-12 Grey Street and 21 Mosley St, Newcastle upon Tyne -Heritage Assessment;