Capturing the streets of Newcastle
Beth Timmins’ stunning Newcastle photography brings to life significant moments of past, present and future. (Top) Original Newcastle Permanent Building Society building, Bolton St Newcastle; (Left) Newcastle Museum, Newcastle West; (Right) Original Earp Gillam Bond Store, Newcastle East. Pho
The Lock-Up Flash Back
The Lock Up Flash Back The Lock Up’s current space is iconic to the History of Newcastle NSW. Completed in 1861, the Newcastle Police Station and Lock-Up serviced the city until its closure in 1982. Maintaining title, The Lock-Up was reimagined in 2011, currently home to a contemporary art spa
Mid-Century Memories
Flash Back Darby Street in images: (From top to bottom) Darby Street between Parry and Bull Street intersections looking south in 1950, the same year the trams ceased to operate. Demolition of the Peters Ice Cream building in 1974, it is now the site of townhouses at the south end of Darby Str
The lap of luxury
With its sleek architectural design, The Ridge at Nelson Bay guesthouse and pool delivers holiday living at its finest.
Newcastle Beach
ICONIC NEWCASTLE BEACH Shown above, Newcastle Beach looking south towards The Hill and Royal Newcastle Hospital 1972. The central hospital servicing Newcastle from 1817 to 2007. The hospital closed in 2007 making way for redevelopment of apartments. Below, Surf Carnival at Newcastle Beach in October
The Junction
While The Junction may now carry a boutique village feel, the much-loved neighbourhood wasn’t gazetted as a suburb until 17 May 1991. The industrial heritage of railways fashioning the official suburb name. (From left) William Jenkins’ Federal Store, 1901. Lang, Wood & Co subdivision pla
A FIVE STAR ICON REBORN
The 1972 Mattara Festival saw thousands gather in the Hunter Street Mall to applaud the passing procession c1951, Hunter Street. Home of iconic department store David Jones from 1958 to 2012. The revival of the heritage listed landmark is now home to QT Newcastle.
Tranquil habitat
Keeley Baird from Something More Design brings us curated elegance for the home, by combining natural textures with contemporary style to create warmth and comfort this Winter. Penelope Floor Lamp, $1600, ave.nue101 Klaxon Side Table, $820, Merci Maison Maison Balzac J’ai Soif Carafe & Gla
Newcastle Ocean Baths
With the closure of Newcastle Ocean Baths for renovation, Wiltliving’s stunning photography transports us back to long summer days on the big blue steps. Photography | Wiltliving.com.au