Earl Grey's column. E. H. Baily, RA (sculptor) and Benjamin Green (architect). 1838. Portland stone statue on coarse gritstone column: Height of column, 134 feet; statue 13 feet. .
Earl Grey's column, looking up Grey Street, Newcastle. The view up Grey Street takes in the porticos of the Theatre Royal, designed by John and Benjamin Green, opened 1837. Interior redesigned after fire by Frank Matcham, 1900-01.
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- Grey's Column
- Plaque
- Charles, Earl Grey (1764-1845), Prime Minister 1830-34
- Newcastle
Photograph 2006 by Jacqueline Banerjee. [You may use this image without prior permission for any scholarly or educational purpose as long as you (1) credit the photographer and (2) link your document to this URL.]
Created 2006
Last modified 20 January 2020