Roebuck, High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme

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Date:1936

Description:The 'Roebuck' prior to its demolition in 1936.
The Roebuck was originally one of the oldest coaching inns in Newcastle, but was later converted into shops.
In its heyday, around 1818, about 40 coaches a day passed through Newcastle.
The town became a focus for road transport in North Staffordshire, coaches leaving for London, Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham, and other important towns, every day. Coaching declined rapidly however, with the coming of the railway and by the late 1830s only around 4 coaches were coming through Newcastle each day.

Shortly after this photograph was taken the 'Roebuck' was demolished and the Lancaster Buildings built on the site. Part of the Guildhall can be made out on the extreme right hand side of this photograph.


Timeline

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1830s
View of the High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme
View of the High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme

This oil painting by James Hulse c. 1839 shows the High Street in Newcastle-under-Lyme. ...

1860s
William Cartwright, Mayor of Newcastle-under-Lyme
William Cartwright, Mayor of Newcastle-under-Lyme

William Cartwright was Mayor of Newcastle-under-Lyme 1860-1861. A studio head ...

1870s
John Gallimore, Mayor of Newcastle-under-Lyme
John Gallimore, Mayor of Newcastle-under-Lyme

John Gallimore, wearing robes and chains of office. Gallimore was Mayor of Newcastle-under-Lyme ...

1900s
The Guildhall, High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme
The Guildhall, High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme

The Guildhall in Newcastle-under-Lyme was built in 1713 to replace an earlier timber ...

1910s
King's Theatre, High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme
King's Theatre, High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Pictured are the cast for the play 'Mock Trial' that was held at the King's Theatre, ...

1940s
Church parade down the High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Church parade down the High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Photograph of the Church Parade involving Mayor J. Kelly, Captain Moore of the Royal ...

1960s
Development of Newcastle-under-Lyme Map
Development of Newcastle-under-Lyme Map

This map shows the planned extension of Newcastle-Under-Lyme Borough with the agreed ...

1980s
Removal of the Original Market Cross, High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Removal of the Original Market Cross, High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme

This is the original damaged market cross being removed by crane. The Midland ...

2000s
Market Cross Renovation, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Market Cross Renovation, Newcastle-under-Lyme

In 2006 column was cleaned and the steps replaced. The Market Cross marks the spot ...

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Source: Brampton Museum and Art Gallery, Newcastle under Lyme

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