This Foundation stone used to stand at the corner of Corporation Street and Heber Street on the side of Newcastle Breweries. The stone itself dates back to 1770 and was moved from the breweries original location in Gateshead to Newcastle in 1884.
The stone was taken across to Federation Breweries when the Newcastle Site closed 5 years ago however it may be about to make a second move to Newcastle. as I have been in touch with the Planning Department responsible for the building work which is Science City that is currently being built at the former Brewery Site. The planning Office have suggested they are interested in returning the stones and settong them into the new Site as a heritage reminder.
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