Newcastle Town Hall, Municipal building in Bigg Market, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.
Newcastle Town Hall is a municipal building in the Bigg Market area featuring classical architecture with grand columns and ornamental details across its exterior. The structure served as the city council chamber and public gathering space until its demolition in 1973.
The building was constructed between 1858 and 1863 and functioned as the city council chamber. Administrative operations relocated to the new Civic Centre in the late 1960s, while structural deterioration led to the tower's demolition in the 1930s and the complete structure's removal in 1973.
This building served as a venue for major public events, including the country's first dog show in 1859 and a temporary winter zoo in 1965. These occasions demonstrated the site's role as a hub for community experiences.
The site no longer exists as the building was demolished in 1973, surviving only in historical records and memories. Those interested in learning about this location can find information in Newcastle's local archives and museums.
In 1965 the building was briefly converted into a winter zoo housing exotic animals including lions, tigers, and an Indian elephant named Fred. This unusual chapter reveals how creatively the space was repurposed before its decline.
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
GPS coordinates: 54.97052,-1.61221
Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:05
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