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5 unusual facts about Richard Grainger


Benwell

Richard Grainger who built the markets, The Monument, Grainger Street, Theatre Royal and Grey Street is buried in St James’ Churchyard in Benwell

Central Arcade

It is contained within the Central Exchange building, which was built by Richard Grainger in 1836–38 to the designs of John Wardle and George Walker.

High Level Bridge

Another plan for a high level bridge was that of Richard Grainger, who proposed to erect a superstructure on the Tyne Bridge, consisting of a viaduct for passengers and other traffic, supported on metal tubes resting upon piers of the bridge.

John and Benjamin Green

Both of these structures were part of the re-development of Newcastle city centre in neo-classical style by Richard Grainger, and both exist today.

Pauline, Lady Trevelyan

On her first visit to her husband's family at Wallington, she was inspired by Richard Grainger and John Dobson's redevelopment of nearby Newcastle.



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