Newcastle UponTyne 1985

Newcastle UponTyne 1985
Song Hometown Glory (Album)
Artist ADELE
Album 19
Writers Adele Adkins

[jonathanhemming]

“It's funny how day by day, nothing changes. But when you look back everything is different.”

[donteattheplants]

So nice to see the Newcastle of my teenage years again. I’d give anything to go back!

[garybradley]

I was 17 in 1985 it was great knocking around with your friends of the time getting into the pubs underage on a Saturday night happy times and distant memories cant believe its nearly 40 years ago

[gazamartin]

I ran pubs in Newcastle in the late 60s, 70s and 80s and used to walk through the city every day with my son from him being a baby in a pushchair
When he started school I used to pick him up and walk from Haymarket to Market St/Grey St usually taking the long way round so he could go through The Grainger Market which he loved.
Everyone knew him from the barrow boys to the traffic wardens to the people in the clothes shops to the butchers and just about everyone in Fenwicks (not to mention the Wimpey) and people used to wave and speak to him. The paper sellers used to give him sweets and every now and then the flower sellers would give a free bunch to give to his mother.
He died aged just 8 in1984.
One of the wreaths at the funeral had a card which said "Today, a part of Newcastle has left us" and was signed "The People of Newcastle"
It broke my heart but also made me very proud.
This video has brought back the memories of all the walks and the great people we saw every day. Thank you so much

[pauldean]

Such video footage should be in national film archives so a younger generation can see how the world was there at that time, well shot and captured life as it was then

[occidentadvocate.]

From Gateshead. Worked at KNW in city centre when this was filmed. I was 25. We used do half day on Friday and go for drink in the Cordwainers, the Clock and the Market Tavern when we got our wages. Toon was great those days. I still go there now.

[neilfarrington]

Brought back wonderful memories of visiting Newcastle every school holiday to visit grandparents and my Uncle and Auntie. The sandwiches in Olivers in Northumberland St...

[DavidR_]

I was 13 in 1985 and walked these very streets in 'the Toon' all the time. Have a whale of a time, doing virtually nothing but hanging out with friends and making memories. No mobile phone, no ipad or devices. Just a simpler, more visceral life. 80s Newcastle was such a special, vibrant time (despite terrible unemployment and other social challenges). Newcastle is still beautiful now but it's like the spirit seen in this video has somehow gone. I moved "down south" (to Durham hahaha) but still feel 'at home' when back in the Town.

[daschunddad]

I moved to Australia from Newcastle four years ago. This video broke my heart a little inside. I don't think you realise the enormity of it at that time. The people you leave and the friendliness if home. It never leaves you. I'll miss it forever x

[rowannoor]

Most beautiful city, my home away from home. Very sure many international students who lived in Newcastle for 3-4 years feel the same way❤️ and thank you to the locals for making us feel welcome in your lovely city.

[HD]

Thank you so much for uploading this. Quite a few familiar faces in there. I remember the fruit and veg seller at 2:08 very well; he was always really nice when my mam bought tomatoes at his stall. I still remember his style of flipping the brown paper bag shut and handing it over the display. I'm 50 now and often try to recall these details from the past. Actually being able to see it again is a joy.

[jamesmainmusic]

Wonderful video. Very special for us locals.

[patmillar]

Back then we didn't see it coming did lovely to watch this video. Many thanks 👍

[chloemarie]

I’m not even from anywhere near Newcastle (London) but I absolutely loved this, it even choked me up a bit! I think actual footage like this is so important to help us document and record our social history. I wonder where all these people are now and how their lives have been?! Xx

[jtjt]

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING TIME AND PLACE BACK THEN

[sonyamcgowan]

I was 5 years old when my mam worked in the city and she would take me to work then go to the grainger market for fresh veg for my rabbits, I've never forgotten these memories. Proud to be a goerdie! Wish my mam was still here to show her this video.

[jamesnufc]

So amazing sitting here in 2024 to see that. Beautiful.

[jimmyoconnell]

Great time the 80s in Newcastle i was in the army i look forwards to leave from the army seeing the Tyne bridge from from the Train i knew my nights out on the town would be brilliant it shot now

[Newrangetank]

It’s weirdly enjoyable to see so many people walking around without a phone in their hand

[Pittibarlin]

This is the England I remember despite me growing up around the same time (I was 7 when this was filmed) only in Yorkshire. I lived in Newcastle for 4 years though, so I recognise many of the places and streets in this video.

I'm not sure what became of this particular England or when it changed so drastically, but no matter where I go now, North to South, I just don't recognise anywhere as England anymore other than tiny little villages, I don't even recognise places like Birmingham or London as being in bloody Europe. It's so sad to see how people in this video are just sitting with each other, smiling, going about their day, talking to each other instead of at each other while being distracted by something else - such a stark contrast to what you'd find in 2023 and beyond.

I truly hope my kids/grandkids don't watch something like this that's been posted in 2063 and pine for a better time like I just have - I hope by then things have improved and we've got our priorities in order, and not gone even further down the toilet because looking at this is kinda shameful as to how far we let our society fall in a few decades.