
What is recorded here
This black commemorative plaque records: The Custom House Built in 1766 to replace Custom House as west end of Quayside. Altered and refronted in 1833; Sydney Smirke, Architect. Recorded plaque organisation: City of Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear County Council.
The Custom House, built in 1766 and redesigned in 1833 by architect Sydney Smirke, served as a critical administrative building for maritime trade regulation and is significant for its architectural evolution and role in economic history.
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Photo: Simon Harriyott · CC BY 2.0