William Newton (architect, 1730–1798)

William Newton (1730–1798) was an English architect who worked mainly in Newcastle upon Tyne and Northumberland.

His work shows a conventional but elegant classical style, influenced by Adam and Paine, and with a strong Palladian feel typical of late 18th century architecture.

Most of his buildings are stately homes in rural Northumberland, but he also created some interesting public works in Newcastle: The Assembly Rooms, St Anne's Church, the refaced Guildhall, and elegant private housing in Charlotte Square.

He married Dorothy Bell and lived for 28 years at 1, Charlotte Square, Newcastle.

[1] His big break came when he was appointed architect for The Assembly Rooms in Newcastle in 1774; as a result he became favoured by the Northumbrian elite.