Willington Quay, Stephenson Street, Vulcan Inn Public House

HER Number:
17511

District:
N Tyneside

Site Name:
Willington Quay, Stephenson Street, Vulcan Inn Public House

Place:
Willington Quay

Map Sheet:
NZ36NW

Class:
Commercial

Site Type: Broad:
Licensed Premises

Site Type: Specific:
Public House

General Period:
Early Modern

Specific Period:
C19

Form of Evidence:
Demolished Building

Description:
The Vulcan Inn was situcated at 42 Stephenson Street. It opened in 1854. On 7th February 1934 an application for renewal was adjourned until 28th February, a provisional renewal only was granted. 28th February 1934 the pub was referred to the Compensation Authority on the grounds of redundancy. On 31st May 1934 the renewal was refused by the Compensation Authority at the Moot Hall, Newcastle. On 22nd December 1934, compensation was paid and on 29th December 1934 the licence expired and the pub closed. Date of demolition c.1935.

Easting:
323

Northing:
662

Grid Reference:
NZ323662

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
Boundey, S. 2010, Wallsend Pubs and Clubs, p32