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Planning and its Discontents
Documenting the North East

Planning and its Discontents

April 7, 2020April 5, 2026 Tom Draper2 Comments

A story of architecture, community and change in the inner city and New Towns of North East England

The Lost Buildings of Newcastle upon Tyne
Gallery · Newcastle and North East

The Lost Buildings of Newcastle upon Tyne

July 1, 2017July 20, 2020 Tom Draper7 Comments

Newcastle lost between a quarter and third of its architectural heritage in the 20th century. Here are the original buildings and their replacements.

Four Visions of T. Dan Smith
Articles · Newcastle and North East · Politics

Four Visions of T. Dan Smith

September 29, 2016April 5, 2026 Tom Draper2 Comments

T. Dan Smith remains as one of Tyneside’s most controversial political figures. Hero or villain? Visionary or crook? Smith’s legacy distilled into four narratives.

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