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Wonderful greasy spoon in the heart of Benwell. Closed at time of photograph-hope it is still up and running.
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These are the type of shops you will find in any similar district.
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Utterly decrepit shops have been in this state for over 10 years. This is directly opposite the "Byker" Grove set.
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Low rent shops on small high street.
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Off Benwell Lane lies a big old house where they film "Byker" Grove. Notice Zenith North logo on the sign-that's the production company responsible.
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Leading up to the West Road. Name indicates Roman activity nearby and indeed the West Road follows the course of Hadrian's Wall.
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Yes, this is the Grove miles away from Byker in the heart of South Benwell. Check out officious insecurity man on left of picture screaming "NO PHOTOS!".
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Dist:0.1km<br/>The Vallum was diverted around Benwell Fort to its south.
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Dist:0.2km<br/>Most of the fort north of Westgate Road was destroyed when a reservoir was built in the mid-1860s; the southern area was built over between 1926 and 1937.
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Dist:0.2km<br/>Most of the fort north of Westgate Road was destroyed when a reservoir was built in the mid-1860s; the southern area was built over between 1926 and 1937.
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