NE1 Invites You To Tell Your Tales Of The Bigg Market
Did you hear about the man who took his pet puma for a pint in the Old George? Did you visit the Bigg Market Zoo, dance at Balmbras, get married at the old Town Hall or meet friends for a coffee at Pumphreys? NE1 wants to hear your stories!
As part of the Heritage Lottery Funded restoration of the city’s iconic Bigg Market, the project team at NE1 have commissioned Northern Stars Productions to produce a people’s history of the Bigg Market in film.
To make this possible, NE1 is calling on the people of Newcastle to come forward with their memorable moments, stories and photographs portraying this always buzzing area of the city.
The idea is to build up a living memory of the area’s hidden history - highlighting some of its famous heritage along the way.
Alex Slack, NE1 Ltd Bigg Market Project Manager, said:
“Our HLF project is entitled 'Giving A Historic Heart back to Newcastle'. The purpose of this film is to ensure we capture people’s memories, tales and anecdotes for future generations.
“The Bigg Market has played a pivotal role in Newcastle city centre for centuries now and we are keen to ensure that the history is not lost.”
If you’ve got a story to tell, send your tales via email to [email protected]. The team will then collate the material before the film is screened as the year draws to a close.