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Byker - The Redevelopment Years
Personal reflections by Per Hederus and Arne Nilsson – members of the team of architects who designed the Byker Estate.
The Byker redevelopment (1969–83) 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. In this talk, Per Hederus and Arne Nilsson reflect on their experience of working for Byker’s architect Ralph Erskine and share their memories of living in Byker in the early years of the redevelopment.
This talk is a collaboration with Northern Cultural Projects and is part of a series of events to celebrate the opening of the Byker Community Archive.
Cost: Free
When: Wednesday 30th September 2026, 18.00–19.30
Where: Fine Art Lecture Theatre, King Edward VII Building, Newcastle University, NE1 7RU, United Kingdom
All welcome!
You can reserve a spot directly via Eventbrite here.
Opening Event
Our community archive will open its doors to visitors for the first time!
Have a look at the new space and a special opening exhibition, help create a ceramic mural, browse our custom-branded promotional merchandise range and enjoy a cuppa with some homemade biscuits.
When: Tuesday 29th September 2026, 1-4pm
Where: Byker Community Archive, 26a Raby Way, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2FB
All welcome!