black plaque · Newcastle upon Tyne

R. Beckwith

Sailing Ship Owners. Throughout the age of sail, this Quayside area around Exchange Buildings (c. 1861) was home to Newcastle's ship owners, including such men as R. Beckwith, H. Milvain and T. Miller.

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