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Historic England North East & Yorkshire

Museum | Newcastle upon Tyne | England | United Kingdom

Historic England North East & Yorkshire is the regional branch of Historic England, the national heritage organization of England. It is located in Bessie Surtees House, a historic building from the 16th and 17th centuries in Newcastle upon Tyne. This building is an outstanding example of Jacobean residential architecture and is listed as a protected monument.

Roles and Functions

The main task of Historic England North East & Yorkshire is to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of the region. This includes:

Heritage conservation: Identification, protection, and maintenance of historic buildings, monuments, and archaeological sites.

Consultation: Supporting owners, planners, and the public in the preservation and maintenance of historical objects.

Research: Conducting studies and providing information about the region's historical heritage.

Education and Engagement: Organizing events, exhibitions, and educational programs to raise awareness of the cultural heritage.

Significance for the Region

The branch plays a crucial role in conserving and promoting the cultural heritage in the North East of England and Yorkshire. Through their work, they contribute to preserving the historical environment for future generations and deepening understanding of the region's history and culture.

For more information or specific inquiries, you can visit the official website of Historic England or contact them directly.

Contact details

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Address
Bessie Surtees House, 41-44 Sandhill
NE1 3JF Newcastle upon Tyne

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Opening hours

Sunday--
Monday10:00 - 16:00
Tuesday10:00 - 16:00
Wednesday10:00 - 16:00
Thursday10:00 - 16:00
Friday10:00 - 16:00
Saturday--

Reviews

93 Reviews

Abdulla Walli
12.01.2025

Bessie Surtees House is a historic building in Newcastle upon Tyne known for its 17th-century architecture and being one of the oldest timber-framed structures in the city.
Chris Tucker
11.03.2023

Excellent
Julia
11.12.2022

The owner was very accommodating and fulfilled all my needs. In the end, he even gave me a refund for accidentally breaking my back.
eastvillepark
14.08.2021

This is a fantastic historic building located along the Quayside.
Ian McLoughlin
24.02.2020

Free entry. Small but charming, with mixed eras in the building.
Robin Rolf
05.02.2020

An excellent place to visit with lots of history. Free entry and easy to navigate quickly due to its size.
Brian Hall
11.01.2020

You can truly feel the history in every room.
Valentin Varciu
03.12.2019

Absolutely stunning view
Mark Hope
27.11.2019

Relatively small, but still offers an interesting glimpse into the past.
Neil Smith
21.11.2019

Fantastic visit with a wealth of information about Bessie and the building's history.
Downhill Wong
16.11.2019

Offers historical information about old Newcastle.
Anders Robinson
14.11.2019

Fascinating free attraction to visit.
Tina Hill
30.10.2019

Perfect if you appreciate the history of the places you visit.
Nic and Sara Wright
03.10.2019

Intriguing old house with a diverse history, well explained.
Mark Wheeler
30.09.2019

Interested in local history? Come visit here.
Caitlin Ripley
25.09.2019

Some interesting exhibits, but a bit lacking. There's an exhibition displaying student reactions to a story of elopement, but no place to read the actual story yourself!
D Abbot
16.09.2019

Friendly and helpful staff. Excellent informative free tour of Bessie Surtees House during Newcastle Heritage weekend.
wayne hodgson
02.08.2019

A good place to visit.
John Davies
21.07.2019

Definitely worth a visit.
simon lee
28.06.2019

Lovely place to visit.

 

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