Grainger Town

The area includes a medieval 13th-century Dominican priory, pieces of the historic Town Walls, and many fine Georgian and Victorian buildings.

The area around it and Grey's Monument is expanding quickly, with high-quality shopping, including designer fashions and jewelry.

The street’s entire western side was designed by two architects from Grainger's office, John Wardle and George Walker.

[2] Grey Street contains the Theatre Royal designed by John and Benjamin Green, the southern entrance to Monument Metro station, and the Central Arcade.

Sir John Betjeman said:[6] As for the curve of Grey Street, I shall never forget seeing it to perfection, traffic-less on a misty Sunday morning.

By the early 1990s, Richard Grainger's legacy was in poor shape, as shops and offices moved to other locations.

In 1993, a property development and environmental enhancement program was started by Newcastle City Council and English Heritage.

JD Wetherspoons, a U.K. pub chain, spent 13 months restoring the French Renaissance style of the former Union Club opposite Newcastle station.

[10] The Gate is a covered multi-level centre, with a glass facade, housing a multiplex cinema, a sky bar with views over the city, restaurants and a casino.

Looking south on Grey Street, with the Theatre Royal on the left.
Grey's monument
Central Arcade on Grainger Street with Grey's Monument on the left and Market Street the on right
The vegetable market inside Grainger Market
The Europa Nostra Award in 2003