Hi I work in the BT building just by the Bonded Warehouse and have to say I am very upset about the fire this was a trully stunning building and I was looking forward to seeing it revamped and in use again even if this meant bringing upto date. The fire was very bad and at its height very scary. I managed to get my car back today which meant I got a good look at the damage however it seems it is now set to be demolished, yet another part of Newcastle heritage distroyed I only hope the people responsible can sleep at night. This fire was no accident and I feel the developers are taking over and Newcastle is fast becoming a modern eyesore
Aye it's certainly a real shame that it went up. The whole area still stunk of fire today. I could smell it at the Central Station and that is 24 hours after the event. It must have been a huge fire. I too would guess at foul play but the one thing that makes me think is the fact that it took so long to do as it's been a mere shell of a building for some time now and as you say the new buildings around it have been flying up for some time now.
Were you evacuated from the building and did you get any photos of when it was on fire that you would like to contribute to this site?
Hi no we were not moved out but were on standby just in case. Sorry did not get any pictures. My car was very dirty covered in dust but as least it was safe, I believe some people have had a lot of car damage. I found an estate agent on the web selling apartments and the new building and it looks awful it would never have looked right against the old warehouse so not supprised it went up in smoke the cost of making the old safe before stating the new one would have been enourmous and it is due to start soon??? but still a great shame all the same. They say it was being worked on but I drive past twice a day every day and have never seen anyone coming in or out and would expect road issues when they did start on it so I think its all a cover up. Never mind whats done is done. No good losing sleep as the big guys will always win in the end.
www.sandersonyoung.co.uk check out this website they are selling apartments in the new building to be built onto the old end which was demolished by fire a few years ago and if you go to page 3 you will see the old building. I think this say's it all the new and old would not look right together so why not get rid of the old and add onto the new?????. Any way keep up the good work on the website your pictures are great nice to be able to research the old now its all disapearing. Lynda
Hi, I am one of the investors who had paid deposits for two appartments one in the old building and one in the new and have been really shocked about the news. The plans for the old conversion were absolutley stunning and I am sure the developers are equally shocked. (I think?) I must admit that plans to proceed were hampered by planning problems regarding the parking, but I believed these problems were nearing an end and that work was due to commence very soon. I don't live in Newcastle, but appreciated the value of Newcastle Heritage and was pleased to be a part of the restoration of this lovely building, alas no more. I am very sad this has happened.
Cheers Lynda and no problem about the spelling. I've made one or two at least in this thread.
And thanks anonny-mouse. I did wonder what was holding the process up. And don't let that experience put you off our beautiful city as there is plenty more heritage to be enjoyed around here.
Hi both latest update is the front is coming down and the remaining walls will stay. The copthorne hotel is to re open tomorrow and the road will open after 3pm so they tell me. I was at work today and the fire brigade had to come back as the smoke started up again they stayed a little while then left but the smoke was still coming out at 5pm not much but still a worry. Any way I will eat my hat if the road opens before the wall comes down. Unless they demolish tonight. Any way I have to call the hotel tomorrow pm so will update you then. By the way Newcastle is a great place to live please do not let this put you off investing in the area. Some great drinking holes and excellent eating places as well as the heritage.
Anyone following this thread might be interested to know that the building has pretty much been rebuilt now, and it looks like they've done a really nice job (from the bit of the new roof I can see from my office, anyway!)
Just looked back in history at Bonded warehouse Hanover Street were I worked as wages clerk, book-keeper. happy days losing myself in the huge warehouse looking for over 100 workmen to pay their weekly wages...in cash then down to the quayside to pay into the Customs Long Room (Now Trinity Barristers` Chambers)a large cheque as duty for the release of barrels of wines and spirits by BRS to shops throughout the North of England. Such a shame it was burned beyond repair in 2006.
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Hi I work in the BT building just by the Bonded Warehouse and have to say I am very upset about the fire this was a trully stunning building and I was looking forward to seeing it revamped and in use again even if this meant bringing upto date. The fire was very bad and at its height very scary. I managed to get my car back today which meant I got a good look at the damage however it seems it is now set to be demolished, yet another part of Newcastle heritage distroyed I only hope the people responsible can sleep at night. This fire was no accident and I feel the developers are taking over and Newcastle is fast becoming a modern eyesore
Aye it's certainly a real shame that it went up. The whole area still stunk of fire today. I could smell it at the Central Station and that is 24 hours after the event. It must have been a huge fire.
I too would guess at foul play but the one thing that makes me think is the fact that it took so long to do as it's been a mere shell of a building for some time now and as you say the new buildings around it have been flying up for some time now.
Were you evacuated from the building and did you get any photos of when it was on fire that you would like to contribute to this site?
Hi no we were not moved out but were on standby just in case. Sorry did not get any pictures. My car was very dirty covered in dust but as least it was safe, I believe some people have had a lot of car damage. I found an estate agent on the web selling apartments and the new building and it looks awful it would never have looked right against the old warehouse so not supprised it went up in smoke the cost of making the old safe before stating the new one would have been enourmous and it is due to start soon??? but still a great shame all the same. They say it was being worked on but I drive past twice a day every day and have never seen anyone coming in or out and would expect road issues when they did start on it so I think its all a cover up. Never mind whats done is done. No good losing sleep as the big guys will always win in the end.
Lynda
www.sandersonyoung.co.uk check out this website they are selling apartments in the new building to be built onto the old end which was demolished by fire a few years ago and if you go to page 3 you will see the old building. I think this say's it all the new and old would not look right together so why not get rid of the old and add onto the new?????. Any way keep up the good work on the website your pictures are great nice to be able to research the old now its all disapearing.
Lynda
This is a great website, yes. And an excellent bit of journalism on the warehouses, too. Thanks.
Hi, I am one of the investors who had paid deposits for two appartments one in the old building and one in the new and have been really shocked about the news. The plans for the old conversion were absolutley stunning and I am sure the developers are equally shocked. (I think?) I must admit that plans to proceed were hampered by planning problems regarding the parking, but I believed these problems were nearing an end and that work was due to commence very soon. I don't live in Newcastle, but appreciated the value of Newcastle Heritage and was pleased to be a part of the restoration of this lovely building, alas no more. I am very sad this has happened.
Cheers Lynda and no problem about the spelling. I've made one or two at least in this thread.
And thanks anonny-mouse. I did wonder what was holding the process up. And don't let that experience put you off our beautiful city as there is plenty more heritage to be enjoyed around here.
Hi both latest update is the front is coming down and the remaining walls will stay. The copthorne hotel is to re open tomorrow and the road will open after 3pm so they tell me. I was at work today and the fire brigade had to come back as the smoke started up again they stayed a little while then left but the smoke was still coming out at 5pm not much but still a worry. Any way I will eat my hat if the road opens before the wall comes down. Unless they demolish tonight. Any way I have to call the hotel tomorrow pm so will update you then. By the way Newcastle is a great place to live please do not let this put you off investing in the area. Some great drinking holes and excellent eating places as well as the heritage.
Anyone following this thread might be interested to know that the building has pretty much been rebuilt now, and it looks like they've done a really nice job (from the bit of the new roof I can see from my office, anyway!)
Just looked back in history at Bonded warehouse Hanover Street were I worked as wages clerk, book-keeper. happy days losing myself in the huge warehouse looking for over 100 workmen to pay their weekly wages...in cash then down to the quayside to pay into the Customs Long Room (Now Trinity Barristers` Chambers)a large cheque as duty for the release of barrels of wines and spirits by BRS to shops throughout the North of England. Such a shame it was burned beyond repair in 2006.
Hi my name is Andrew I worked at forte bond between 1970 & 1978 loading the wagons of wines & spirits is there anyone on here that used to work there
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