Within the Wall
Stories about Newcastle’s Byker Wall estate, told by the people who know it best. Within the Wall is produced by James Whitman, as part of a community arts residency with Northern Stage.
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Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Anne and Olya grew up in Byker before the Byker Wall was built. In this episode, they remember the wash house, the smells of the butcher shop and Byker's first takeaway.
They also chat about what it was like when families were re-located in the 1960s, most of them never to return, and how much things have changed since then.
Within the Wall is produced by James Whitman as part of a community arts residency at Northern Stage.
Wednesday Mar 15, 2023
Wednesday Mar 15, 2023
In this micro-episode of Within the Wall, James Whitman introduces the podcast and one of its contributors.
Within the Wall is produced by James Whitman as part of a community arts residency with Northern Stage.