Percy Main

Settlement in Northumberland

England

Percy Main

Percy Main is a small village located in the county of Northumberland, in the northeast of England. Situated on the northern bank of the River Tyne, it is part of the larger urban area of North Shields and is approximately 8 miles east of the city of Newcastle upon Tyne.

The village of Percy Main has a rich industrial history, primarily linked to coal mining and shipbuilding. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, it was a thriving mining community, with several collieries operating in the area. The coal mined here played a significant role in fueling the industrial revolution.

However, following the decline of the coal mining industry in the mid-20th century, Percy Main experienced a period of economic hardship. Many of the collieries closed down, leading to high unemployment rates and a decline in the village's population.

In recent years, Percy Main has undergone regeneration efforts, with new housing developments and investments in local amenities. The village retains some of its historical charm, with a few older buildings still standing, including St. John's Church, which was built in 1871.

Today, Percy Main is a residential area with a mix of housing types, including both traditional terraced houses and modern developments. It benefits from its proximity to the nearby town of North Shields, offering residents access to a range of services, shops, and schools. The village also provides good transportation links, with a nearby metro station and regular bus services connecting it to other areas in the region.

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Percy Main Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.996041/-1.480232 or Grid Reference NZ3366. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Aldi, Howdon

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Parade of shops on Tynemouth Road

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Parade of shops on Tynemouth Road

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Junction with Churchill Street

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An eastbound Metro train crosses Willington Viaduct

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Willington Viaduct

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Wallsend Burn

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Terraced houses on Bewicke Road

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Bewicke Road

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Jet Service Station, Willington Quay

Cars can be seen queuing for fuel in 'panic' mode, during the petrol 'crisis' of September 2021.

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Sambucca Restaurant

Formerly the Duke of Wellington: NZ3366 : The Duke of Wellington

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Petrol station at Morrisons

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Benchmark, Howdon Lane, Goods Yard Wall

Detail of the Ordnance Survey cut benchmark on the corner of the former railway goods yard wall near Howdon Level Crossing and Metro Station. The benchmark marks a height of 32.0985m above sea level (Ordnance Datum Newlyn) last verified in 1962 (location photograph NZ3266 : Howdon Lane).

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Howdon Lane

Howdon Lane near Howdon Station and the level crossing over the Tyne and Wear Metro. The stone wall on the right was formerly that of the railway goods yard. Facing the road on the nearest corner of the stone wall is an Ordnance Survey cut benchmark (photograph NZ3266 : Benchmark, Howdon Lane, Goods Yard Wall).

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Howdon Station

The Tyne and Wear Metro platforms at Howdon Station are staggered either side of the level crossing over Howdon Lane. This platform, to the west of the level crossing serves trains heading eastbound to the coast on the track designated the ‘In Loop’. The ‘Out Loop’ track on what is essentially a circular part of the network is that nearest the camera and carries trains bound for Newcastle and the St James terminus.

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Howdon Children's Centre entrance gates

The Children’s Centre provides help and advice on child and family health, parenting, training, managing money and employment. It also provides free activities for the whole family, aimed at giving families opportunities to have fun together and to develop skills for school, work and life.

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Junction of Hazelwood Terrace and Howdon Lane

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Cyclist tunnel under the Tyne

The twin cyclist and pedestrian tunnels under the Tyne linking Jarrow and Wallsend was opened in 1951. After more than half a century of neglect it was closed for minor repairs in 2013. The minor repairs turned into major refurbishment and the work was not completed and the tunnels not reopened until 2019. This image predates the closure and refurbishment.

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Percy Main is located at Grid Ref: NZ3366 (Lat: 54.996041, Lng: -1.480232)

Unitary Authority: North Tyneside

Police Authority: Northumbria