Heaton people, places and notable events. This gallery gives a taster of photos featured in the main blog. See and find out more by scrolling down the home page or clicking on the tags on the right. Acknowledgements, where needed, are given in the appropriate blog entries.
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North Eastern Railway class S2 and London & North Eastern Railway B15 with an NER J71 tank engine, Heaton c1919
North Eastern Railway class S2 and London & North Eastern Railway B15 with an NER J71 tank engine, Heaton c1919
Some of the buildings at Harefield Park where Lillian English served
Some of the buildings at Harefield Park
Back lane between Simonside and Rothbury Terrace, November 2015
Back lane between Simonside and Rothbury Terrace, November 2015
The wooden buildings which housed High Heaton Infants School and then, until 1966, the library
The wooden buildings which housed High Heaton Infants School and then, until 1966, the library
High Heaton in the early 1930s with the school in front of the trees of the Spinney
High Heaton in the early 1930s with the school in front of the trees of the Spinney
Antonio ('Tony') Gazzilli , listed with Maria as the proprietor of 57, pictured with younger brother Thomas ('Tommy')
Antonio ('Tony') Gazzilli , listed with Maria as the proprietor of 57, pictured with younger brother Thomas ('Tommy')
Maria and Frank Gazzilli's youngest daughter Theresa and youngest son, Franky, outside no 57.
Maria and Frank Gazzilli's youngest daughter Theresa and youngest son, Franky, outside no 57.
Chrissie Gazzilli pictured in the shop when it closed in 1990
Chrissie Gazzilli pictured in the shop when it closed in 1990
Maria Gazzilli, who opened the Heaton ice cream parlour
Maria Gazzilli, who opened the Heaton ice cream parlour
Maria Gazzilli, who opened the Heaton ice cream parlour
Maria Gazzilli, who opened the Heaton ice cream parlour
Extract from letter from Will Titterington Fourth Avenue, Heaton to Sam Smith 1917
Extract from letter from Will Titterington Fourth Avenue, Heaton to Sam Smith 1917
Another spread: Wild Trapeze and the original Co-op
Another spread: Wild Trapeze and the original Co-op
Sample spread from 'Heaton Road Shops: then and now'
Sample spread from 'Heaton Road Shops: then and now'
Francis Topping (left)had a road in Hartlepool named after him
Francis Topping (left)had a road in Hartlepool named after him
The Wood brothers' names on the Heaton Presbyterian Church war memorial
The Wood brothers' names on the Heaton Presbyterian Church war memorial
Heaton Presbyterian Church War Memorial where the contributions of Robert, John and Stanley Wood are commemorated.
Heaton Presbyterian Church War Memorial where the contributions of Robert, John and Stanley Wood are commemorated.
Robert Walker, Isabella Wood's brother, who grew potatoes in a field of Red Hall Drive
Robert Walker, Isabella Wood's brother, who grew potatoes in a field of Red Hall Drive
Isabella Wood at her front door in Seventh Avenue, still tending plants
Isabella Wood at her front door in Seventh Avenue, still tending plants
David and Isabella Wood in the backyard of their home in Seventh Avenue
David and Isabella Wood in the backyard of their home in Seventh Avenue
David and Isabella Wood with eldest children, Isabella, Helen & John, c1893
David and Isabella Wood with eldest children, Isabella, Helen & John, c1893
The original buildings of what became Heaton Manor School
The original buildings of what became Heaton Manor School
King and Queen open Heaton Secondary Schools, 1928
King and Queen open Heaton Secondary Schools, 1928
Olive (middle) & friends in Heaton High uniform, late 1920s
Olive (middle) & friends in Heaton High uniform, late 1920s
Olive with her brother, Rob, outside their house in Ebor Street.
Olive with her brother, Rob, outside their house in Ebor Street.
Frank Topping officially opening railway cottage in Topping Close, Hartlepool
Frank Topping officially opening railway cottage in Topping Close, Hartlepool
The type of passenger train William Skinner was driving in 1926
The type of passenger train William Skinner was driving in 1926
Hope and Maxwell's plans showing the attic billiard room at Coquet Villa
Hope and Maxwell's plans showing the attic billiard room at Coquet Villa 
Hope and Maxwell's plans for Coquet Villa and Redthorpe next door
Hope and Maxwell's plans for Coquet Villa and Redthorpe next door
Nineteenth century engraving of King John's Palace
Nineteenth century engraving of King John's Palace
King John by unknown artist, oil on panel, 1590-1610 (by kind permission of the National Portrait Gallery).
King John by Unknown artist
Knitting for the troops was promoted via popular culture
Knitting for the troops was promoted via popular culture
Rachel Parsons in a Buick outside her house in London’s Grosvenor Square, 1925
Rachel Parsons in a Buick outside her house in London’s Grosvenor Square, 1925
Woman at Parsons' Heaton works engaged in steam turbine manufacture during WW1
Woman at Parsons' Heaton works engaged in steam turbine manufacture during WW1
Rachel Parsons (by Bassano, by permission of National Portrait Gallery)
Rachel Parsons (by Bassano, by permission of National Portrait Gallery)
Margaret Robinson's letter requesting a plaque and Victory Medal for her son
Margaret Robinson's letter requesting a plaque and Victory Medal for her son
Article by Paul Joannou in the Newcastle United programme
Article by Paul Joannou in the Newcastle United programme
Rose Vanner, Gateshead's first lady tram conductress in 1916
Rose Vanner, Gateshead's first lady tram conductress in 1916
Amos Atkinson's, Northumberland Street in the 1970s
Amos Atkinson's, Northumberland Street in the 1970s
Extract from Hutton's book with Thomas Bewick engravings
Extract from Hutton's book with Thomas Bewick engravings
Detail from painting of Charles Hutton by Andrew Morton now in the Lit and Phil
Detail from painting of Charles Hutton by Andrew Morton now in the Lit and Phil
Bust of Charles Hutton by Sebastian Gahagan now in the Lit and Phil
Bust of Charles Hutton by Sebastian Gahagan now in the Lit and Phil
Charles Hutton by Benjamin Wyon, 1823 (Thank you to the National Portrait Gallery)
by Benjamin Wyon, bronze medal, 1823
Another early 20C card of Jesmond Dene by Alexander Denholm Brash
Another early 20C card of Jesmond Dene by Alexander Denholm Brash
Early 20C postcard of Jesmond Dene, published by Alexander Brash of 92 Heaton Road
Early 20C postcard of Jesmond Dene, published by Alexander Brash of 92 Heaton Road
Many prominent Heaton residents are buried in Jesmond Old Cemetery
Many prominent Heaton residents are buried in Jesmond Old Cemetery
Collage based on William Horsley of Tenth Avenue's life during WW1 by a Year 6 pupil at Chillingham Road School
Collage based on William Horsley's life in WW1
Robert and Sarah are in the centre of this family group
Robert and Sarah Armstrong with some of their family
The original dining room and drawing room were converted into a waiting room and consulting room
Plans of Craigielea 1930s
Craigielea is shown on the left of this original design
Craigielea is shown on the left of this original design
Not before 1850 but an interesting postcard anyway
Ouseburn culvert being built, postcard with political message
Fine Fare
Type : Photograph Medium : Print-black-and-white Description : A view of Chillingham Road Heaton taken in 1974. The photograph is looking down Chillingham Road which is lined with shops on either side. The 'Fine Fare Supermarket' is in the foreground to the right at the junction of Chillingham Road and Tosson Terrace. There is traffic on Chillingham Road and pedestrians walking along the pavements. Collection : Newcastle Local Studies Pictures Collection Printed Copy : If you would like a printed copy of this image please contact Newcastle Libraries http://www.newcastle.gov.uk/tlt quoting Accession Number : 028799
Sketch by Heaton History Group member, Mark James
Sketch of Joseph Beers by Heaton History Group member, Mark James
Sketch of the 'spying' incident by Robin Beers, Aloysius's grandson
Sketch of the 'spying' incident by Robin Beers, Aloysius's grandson
Aloysius Beers (extreme right) with other members of a ship's orchestra
Aloysius Beers (extreme right) with other members of a ship's orchestra
Private Edward Lawson VC - photograph from the Gordon Highlanders Museum
Private Edward Lawson VC - photograph from the Gordon Highlanders Museum
A near contemporary view of Armstrong Bridge near the spot where Waller was thrown from his trap
A near contemporary view of Armstrong Bridge near the spot where Waller was thrown from his trap

George Carins (or Cairns) one of only 17 voters in Heaton in 1851-2
List of only 17 voters in Heaton in 1851-2
One of Edward Brewis's photographs of George Waller
George Waller as an older man photgraphed by Edward George Brewis
The first Edmund Forbes Pretswell with members of his family outside his Willington Quay shop
The first Edmund Forbes Pretswell with members of his family outside his Willington Quay shop
Edmund Forbes Pretswell senior's Byker Bank shop. possibly with Edmund hismself standing in the doorway.
Edmund Forbes Pretswell senior's Byker Bank shop. possibly with Edmund hismself standing in the doorway.
Members of Heaton History group, the Veitch family, the Smith family with the Lord Mayor and councillors.
Members of Heaton History group, the Veitch family, the Smith family with the Lord Mayor and councillors.
Maureen Waugh and Irene Garrett serving in Robinsons in 1960s
Maureen Waugh and Irene Garrett serving in Robinsons in 1960s
A photgraph of Colin (fourth from left) and other family members given to Heaton History Group by Janet Keighley, his great niece
A photgraph of Colin (fourth from left) and other family members given to Heaton History Group by Janet Keighley, his great niece 
Members of Colin Veitch's family were present. This is is great, great, great niece
Colin Veitch's great great great niece
Bob Moncur, the last Newcastle captain to lift silverware, spoke about Colin's achievements
Bob Moncur, Lord Mayor and party
The plaque was made possible by the support of Newcastle City Council, the PFA, Chris Goulding and Keith and Sam Smith.
Unvelied 25 September 2019
Alexander Denholm Brash's booksellers, stationers and circulating library
Alexander Denholm Brash's booksellers, stationers and circulating library
Google image of the estate showing the former position of Heaton Hall and other features (by Keith Fisher)
Google image of the estate showing the former position of Heaton Hall and other features (by Keith Fisher)
Heaton Estate Plan showing the burn to the North East
Heaton Estate Plan showing the burn to the North East
Children and Teacher at Cragside School by Laszlo Torday
Children and Teacher at Cragside School by Torday