Gateshead Quayside - Brett Oils Demolition

Work is currently under way to transform Brett Wharf, near the Swing Bridge, into a range of apartments and office space.

This meant the Brett Oils depot, which closed in 2004, has been flattened to make way for two of the apartment blocks.






1st January 2024








28th August 2023








24th April 2022








17th October 2020



Piles of rubble with The Swing Bridge in the background Fenced off rubble with The Swing, Tyne and High Level bridges in the background Looking westwards along Pipewellgate with the QEII Metro and King Edwards Bridges in the distance




16th August 2020








16th June 2020








28th May 2020



A remaining exterior wall during demolition




26th September 2017



Derelict offices running along Pipewellgate




20th September 2017



Port of Tyne's 'Clearwater' boat passes Brett Oils





3rd December 2014



A boarded up entrance to Brett Oils on Pipewellgate




30th January 2014








25th April 2009








14th November 2008








11th July 2006



A view of Brett Oils across the river Tyne from Newcastle Quayside




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