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Grey Street, Newcastle (bodycolour on paper)
1213915 Grey Street, Newcastle (bodycolour on paper) by Robinson, George Finlay (19th century); 23.2 x16.4 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; (add.info.: Grey Street curved down the recontoured line of the Lort Burn to meet Dean Street at its junction with Mosley Street. It allowed Grainger to connect his new development with the already improved axis of late 18th and early 19th century streets and made Grey Street the main through route of the town. This watercolour is the preliminary drawing for an engraving published by Lamberts of Grey Street. It shows the street as it would have appeared in the early 1840s.); eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; British, out of copyright
Media ID 22309162
© Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums / Bridgeman Images
Grey Street Newcastle North East Northern England
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This print showcases Grey Street, Newcastle, a stunning piece of artwork created by George Finlay Robinson in the 19th century. Measuring 23.2 x16.4 cm, this bodycolour on paper masterpiece is housed at the Laing Art Gallery in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK. Grey Street holds great historical significance as it was designed by Richard Grainger to connect his new development with the existing streets of late 18th and early 19th century Newcastle. This watercolour serves as a preliminary drawing for an engraving published by Lamberts of Grey Street and offers a glimpse into how the street appeared during the early 1840s. The image depicts Grey Street curving gracefully along the recontoured line of Lort Burn, meeting Dean Street at its junction with Mosley Street. Its architectural beauty shines through Victorian influences and Northern English charm. The cityscape captured here exudes elegance and grandeur. As you explore this photograph, you are transported back in time to witness the bustling street scene that once graced Newcastle's landscape. The attention to detail in Robinson's study is remarkable; every stroke captures the essence of British architecture from that era. This print not only celebrates artistry but also provides a window into history—a testament to both British heritage and urban development within northern England. It stands as a reminder of how our cities evolve over time while retaining their unique character and charm.
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