Britain's What's On Event Guide
John Marley Centre - Past and Present
Heritage Open Day: Join us for an afternoon at The John Marley Centre, a former 1930s secondary school and a present-day arts centre. Climb our art deco tower, learn about the area's fascinating history, and meet the small businesses who make it their home today. Named after Sir John Marley, a seventeenth century merchant and politician who defended Newcastle against a parliamentarian army, the building was originally a secondary modern school that ran in a similar way to traditional grammar schools but has since served as a comprehensive school, an adult education centre, and a centre for popular music.
The observation tower, with great views of the city, closed in the 1970s but will be opened up for visitors to explore as part of 2024's Heritage Open Days.
Today, it is home for organisations ranging from record stores and ballet studios, to community gardens and gyms.
Thu 12 Sep:1200-1600 Self-guided tours and talks from local experts. ; Free Entry.
John Marley Centre, Muscott Grove, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE15 6TT
Thu 12 September