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Hardback history of Tyneside architecture launched

Three local architecture experts have joined forces to produce a book giving a fascinating insight into the architecture on Tyneside. Newcastle and Gateshead - Architecture and Heritage follows the chronological journey through some of the region’s most diverse and outstanding architecture, from the ancient St Andrew’s Church, Newgate St, built around 1150, through to the Sage Gateshead completed in 2005.

The book is researched and written by experts from Northumbria University’s School of the Built Environment. Paul Jones, Course Leader of the Architecture Programme, said: “We identified a need for a book that brought together information about the superb architecture of this region into one definitive publication. We started the book three years ago, but it is the culmination of many years of research into the subject.

“We aimed to make the book accessible to everyone, whether they are academics, architectural professionals, or people who live in, visit or use the city. The book provides the reader with an interesting historical overview of each of the chosen buildings, as well as an architectural description of the buildings’ style and language.”

The book is priced at £25 and is now available in local bookshops, including Waterstones, Blackwells and Fenwicks.

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