This school opened in 1893. Kelly's Directory of 1906 states it was built for 306 boys and girls and 308 infants. Average attendance at the time was 502.
After closure in 1962 when housing around was cleared, the building became The Bridge Youth Centre which was closed and demolished in 2007
Taken in 1961 according to the reverse, one side of the Mainsforth Terrace end of Burbank Street had already been demolished. Note the advert for Hartlepool Carnival. Newburn School can be seen at the end of the terrace.
More detail »Looking west up Burbank Street, Hartlepool, towards Stranton Church. The fence was originally from Newburn School.
More detail »First page taken from Log Book. See notes for information on further pages.
More detail »These boys from Newburn had just beaten both Jesmond Road and Sacred Heart.
Mr Jollie the headteacher is at the back and Mr R Russell on the right.
the boys are front L-R C Scotson, K Richardson, P Brown, L Archer and T Young
Back L-R are Abbey, C Wright, E Bland , B Thirkell and R Smith
More detail » Commonwealth Day Maypole dancing Newburn Infants. Empire Day was 24th May and in 1958 became Commonwealth Day although for many years the day was still celebrated with flags, maypole dancing, patriotism and a half day holiday.
In 1977 the celebration was moved to March and gradually had become a celebration of diversity.
Prize winners at Newburn Junior School.
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