Shown on the first edition Ordnance Survey map of 1859. Included 4 glass cones and an an annealing kiln. In operation by 1849. Run by William Wright, ironfounder. By 1896, the area had become part of Robert Stephenson and Company’s engineering works (a pattern store). Goad’s insurance plan of 1896 describes the area as ruinous and the glass cones as in process of being demolished. The north-western cone had already been demolished by this time. At this time the old glass cones were being demolished. By 1930 the site was used as a plate shop by R and W Hawthorn, Leslie and Co. At some point after this, Patterson’s took over the site and now use it as a Ford van sale and hire centre. Well-preserved remains of the glass works were recorded by TWM Archaeology during evaluation trenching in 2005-6. A compact dark layer, probably a deliberately laid surface, contained small pieces of iron and glass. A layer of black silt and sandstone fragments overlaid this possible surface and formed the bedding layer for a surface constructed from basalt setts. At some point after its construction, the surface was repaired and a grindstone was inserted beneath a concrete repair. A floor surface, a stone and brick wall, a stone stanchion and a possible flue were recorded. This wall was mainly constructed from rough-hewn sandstone blocks with square-cut and dressed quoins. The east end of the wall was constructed from red brick and then fire brick in English Garden Wall 1 and 3 bond. The wall showed signs of heat damage. The sub-circular stanchion survived to three courses high and at least one more course was evident below the lowest limit of excavation. This stanchion was located 0.50m to the west of the stone wall and the side of the stanchion closest to this wall was much straighter than the rest of it in order to form a rectangular shaped gap between the two structures. This gap was filled with a deposit of coal dust, ash, glass slag and clinker. The brick surface was constructed from hand made red brick with a patch of sandstone blocks probably representing a repair. Overlying the brick surface was another possible surface consisting of a heavily compacted layer of coal dust. Fragments of glass waste and
a heavily corroded iron bar had been compacted into this layer. Alterations were made to the structure - a sandstone and brick wall was constructed, running north from, but not
keyed into, the east to west aligned section of the ‘L’ shaped wall. The lowest two courses of this wall were constructed from brick in stretcher bond with three courses of sandstone blocks laid on top. A step built from hand-made bricks and measuring three courses high was added to the south of wall. The vertical face of the step was covered with a 15mm thick layer of white plaster. The top of the step was smooth and blackened indicating signs of wear and exposure to high temperature. Once these structures had gone out of use, the area was backfilled. To the south and west of the wall, this backfill consisted of a 0.54m thick layer of black sandy silt containing coal dust, glass slag, glass waste, possible
fragments of kiln lining, remains of crucibles, sandstone fragments and red
bricks. Within the area enclosed by the wall, the backfill consisted of mid brown clay with inclusions of brick and stone rubble as well as a heavily corroded thick iron plate.
Further excavation is required.

Laid out after Forth Street (1811) but before Thomas Oliver's map of 1830. In existence by 1827. The name suggests an expression of loyalty to the ruling dynasty. Regent Street was intended to run straight down to the edge of the escarpment above the river.

Laid out after Forth Street (1811) but before Thomas Oliver's map of 1830. In existence by 1827. The name suggests an expression of loyalty to the ruling dynasty. The Duke of Sussex visited Newcastle in August 1822.

Laid out after Forth Street (1811) but before Thomas Oliver's map of 1830. Orchard Street and South Street were the first of a series of north-south streets to be laid out on the south side of Forth Street. Mackenzie noted that both were 'filled with manufactories, and the houses of their proprietors, overseers, or workmen'. Trade directories from 1847 list Robert Stephenson & Co (HER 4347, 8960, 9253 and 9256), John and Isaac Burrell ironfounders, William Henry Pearson iron plate worker and George Heron & Co. engineers. There were also a small number of grocers and 'dealers in sundries'.

Laid out after Forth Street (1811) but before Thomas Oliver's map of 1830. Developed around 1817 when the orchard ground on the site of the town wall ditch was divided into 12 plots by Thomas Anderson, lessee under the Corporation. The plots were let to individuals with licences to build buildings. For 2/6d the new tenants could build structures against the town wall. The new street was laid out to serve these plots, on the outer lip of the town ditch. Oliver's map of 1830 shows the plots as built. Orchard Street and South Street were the first of a series of north-south streets to be laid out on the south side of Forth Street. Mackenzie noted that both were 'filled with manufactories, and the houses of their proprietors, overseers, or workmen'. These included a vinegar works and aerated water plant (HER 10200) which had a well in the yard, possibly taking water from the infilled town ditch. The Telegraph Inn (HER 10205), which was in existence by 1859, was rebuilt in 1896.

Forth Street was laid out 1811as an extension of the medieval street called The Postern to link to Forth Banks. 'The Road to it [the Forth] had also been made considerably better and in April 1811 the small Postern Gate (HER 1515), with the Wall (HER 1514) etc above it, which here was of considerable height, were taken down and an opening made which greatly added to the beauty of the walk from Westgate Street by a prospect of Waldies House, in lieu of the old Ruinous Wall' {La Melange, Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle upon Tyne}. Its original line (shown on Wood 1827, Oliver 1830 and OS first edition of 1859) was north of its present position. It was moved south before 1896 as a result of the widening of the railway viaduct for the Newcastle York and Berwick Railway.

Run down off Souter Point by the Blyth-registered sailing vessel WIDRINGDON. The crew of the TOPHILL took to their own boat as she was sinking, and were subsequently towed into Shields, 1852.

Master: Gibb

Sloop foundered and lost off Souter Point in wind conditions S force 5, 1876.

Master: R Donison
Owner: Robson & Ridley, Newcastle
Built:1846
Crew: 2

February 1826 wreck of British packet which foundered off Souter Point following a collision. En route from Sunderland to Leith. Master: Cappleham/Cappleman/ Coppleman

Vessel foundered and lost offshore, following collision with the Aberdeen-registered SS SPRAY, in wind conditions W force 3, 1895.

Built: 1863
Master: R Eastwood
Crew: 5
Crew Lost: 4
Owner: R Earnshaw, Goole