2013

NZ2565 : Jesmond Metro Station (rear)

taken 12 years ago, near to Newcastle Upon Tyne, England

Jesmond Metro Station (rear)
Jesmond Metro Station (rear)
The Metro Station was built 1978-80 as part of the first phase of the Tyneside Rapid Transit System. Public art works line the walls below ground and stand in the open courtyard at the rear. The combined arch and six attendant pinnacles called 'Garden Front' are by Raf Fulcher (1978). They are currently under repair NZ2565 : Jesmond Metro Station rear view
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NZ2565, 255 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Andrew Curtis   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Friday, 9 August, 2013   (more nearby)
Submitted
Sunday, 11 August, 2013
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NZ 2533 6543 [10m precision]
WGS84: 54:58.9699N 1:36.3442W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NZ 25354 65466
View Direction
South-southwest (about 202 degrees)
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