Newcastle-upon-Tyne - Quayside / Sandhill

The Quayside district around the Tyne and High Level Bridges has been redeveloped and many of the old houses have been turned into small hotels, shops and restaurants; on Sundays a pleasant stroll may be taken through the colorful junk market which is held here. On Sandhill a number of historic buildings can be seen, including the Guildhall (1658, rebuilt in the early 19th century) and the Merchants' Court with a fireplace dating from 1636. The lovingly restored Bessie Surtees House (41-44 Sandhill) consists of two merchant's houses, dating from the 16th/17th century, with a Jacobean facade which has been restored to its original state. Inside, the English Heritage puts on seasonal exhibitions. The building derives its name from the