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The Royal Victoria Infirmary
The RVI these days is known for its cutting edge specialist care as well as its sweeping and modern aesthetics. Resident writer and...
Ken Smith
Oct 31, 20235 min read
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The Old Newcastle Infirmary
Newcastle, like many growing industrial cities, faced somewhat of a crisis in the 18th century - industrial accidents and illness were...
Ken Smith
Jan 12, 202310 min read
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Paper Sticks: A Childhood in Byker in the 1960s
In his own words, Brian Thompson relives his experience growing up in the midst of a changing Byker - a time when Tyneside flats and the...

Brian Thompson
Oct 13, 20223 min read
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The Day the Sky Fell In: Tragedy on the Town Moor
We all know Victorian Newcastle must have been a dangerous place to live in - disease and crime to name a few. Sue Hope has delved into...
Sue Hope
Jun 14, 20224 min read
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