Northern Goldsmiths - Newcastle - Black and White Print
This impressive building on Blackett Street, Newcastle, was commissioned by Thomas Cooke who engaged a young architect, James Cackett, to "design a new building of elegant proportions". Northern Goldsmiths was started in 1892 by Thomas Cooke, a Northumbrian worthy, and has grown into one of the major jewellery groups in Britain.
In 1932 the Company installed the golden clocks at the Blackett Street and Westgate Road shops, each of them finished in 24ct gold leaf, they are over fourteen and a half feet in height and weigh one and a half tons. Each clock is surmounted by a "life size" golden lady, based on the figure of Venus, whose outstretched arms symbolise progress. The clock outside the Blackett Street branch soon became a recognised meeting place in the city centre, in a tradition that dates back to World War II, when servicemen and their sweethearts met there. It still remains a landmark in Newcastle today.
Today, Northern Goldsmiths continues to thrive, offering an exquisite range of jewellery and timepieces that embody the same spirit of elegance and sophistication that has defined our brand for over 125 years. Visit us at our iconic Blackett Street location and experience the perfect blend of heritage and luxury.
--------------------------------------
All images are printed on Lustre paper, featuring a very natural photographic finish reminiscent of traditional photographic printing. Lustre prints are very resistant to fingerprints, scratches and scuffs and feature a semi-matt finish with minimal glare, ideal for landscape photography.
Only 9"x6" prints and framed prints come with a white mount.
All orders will be securely wrapped and will arrive in either a postal tube, book wrap or a box for added protection.
All our frames are solid wood and come with glass, please take care when opening your order. Framed examples shown are to give a sense of how your order might look and are not an exact representation.