The Story of Hanover Street Newcastle (Cobbles, Warehouses & History).

Discover the hidden history of Hanover Street in Newcastle upon Tyne as we take a walk from the top of the hill down to the Quayside. Named after King George I, Hanover Street didn’t even exist in 1833. Built in the 1840s, it was designed to house bonded warehouses storing goods like tobacco and spirits that required excise duty. These warehouses—numbered 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50—played a key role in Newcastle’s industrial past. Along the way, we explore: • The last remaining warehouse (No. 40) • The historic cobbled street and granite tramways • Hanover Stairs leading down to the Close • The site of White Friars Tower and the old town wall Most of the warehouses were demolished in the 1980s, but traces of this fascinating history still remain if you know where to look. If you enjoy local history and walking tours, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more Newcastle history videos.