Bessie Surtees House, Jacobean merchant house in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
The Bessie Surtees House comprises two connected five-story merchant residences constructed in the 16th and 17th centuries along Newcastle's Sandhill district.
In 1772, Elizabeth Surtees climbed down from a first-floor window to elope with John Scott, who later became Lord Chancellor of England.
The property exhibits preserved Jacobean period interiors with ornate timber carvings, including a fireplace dated 1657 that documents local family histories.
The first floor contains a free exhibition space, while Historic England maintains its regional offices in the remaining sections of the building.
The structure incorporates architectural elements from other 17th-century buildings that were scheduled for demolition during its 1930s restoration.
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Website: https://historicengland.org.uk/get-involved/visit/bessie-surtees-house
GPS coordinates: 54.96860,-1.60840
Latest update: March 5, 2025 12:35
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