Grey's Monument, Grade I listed monument in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
The Portland stone monument rises 134 feet at the intersection of Grey Street and Grainger Street, featuring a statue of Earl Grey atop a Roman Doric column.
Construction of the monument began with the foundation stone laying in September 1837 and reached completion in August 1838, marking Earl Grey's role as Prime Minister.
The monument stands as a central meeting point for Newcastle residents, with the surrounding area hosting regular markets and entertainment throughout the year.
Visitors can climb 164 steps through the internal staircase to reach the viewing platform during guided tours offered in spring and summer months.
Lightning struck the statue's head in 1941, causing it to fall onto a tram below, leading to its replacement by sculptor Roger Hedley in 1947.
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Inception: 1838
Creator: Edward Hodges Baily
GPS coordinates: 54.97383,-1.61317
Latest update: October 24, 2025 17:19
Newcastle upon Tyne and its neighbor Gateshead form a lively urban area in the northeast of England, where industrial history meets contemporary creation. The city retains traces of its medieval past with Castle Keep, a 12th-century fortress, while Grey's Monument reflects 19th-century political reforms. The Victoria Tunnel showcases the period when Newcastle was a major coal industry hub. For culture enthusiasts, the Great North Museum houses archaeological and natural history collections, the Theatre Royal has offered various performances since 1837, and BALTIC provides a space for contemporary art in an old grain mill. The two banks of the Tyne River offer contrasting experiences. In Newcastle, St James' Park has hosted local football matches for over a century, and Fenwick department store continues a 140-year-old shopping tradition. across the river in Gateshead, the Sage Gateshead offers musical programming in a modern building from 2004, and the Angel of the North, a large steel sculpture visible from the highway, has become a recognizable landmark of the region. This destination combines industrial heritage, Georgian architecture, and recent cultural projects.
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