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Your memories.

Your
estate.

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Your archive.

The Byker Community Archive captures the social and architectural history of the city’s Grade II* listed Byker Estate.

The Byker redevelopment (1969 – 1983) has long been recognised as significant in the international community architecture movement and is one of the most important social housing developments in British post-war history. 

Kendal St, 1975

Old colour photograph depicting the Royal Visit to Byker in 1977, featuring a black vintage car containing members of the Royal Family, driving down Shields Rd, Byker, which is lined with people celebrating the Silver Jubilee.

The Queen visits Byker, 1977

Founded by local residents, the archive is based on the estate. It documents and shares the history of Byker's buildings and landscapes and, importantly, the lived experiences of its people, past and present.

Feel free to browse, download and reuse the images, documents and audio clips on this website. If you would like to visit us or find out more about what we do, please get in touch.

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