39 BRIDGE STREET

Old Hen and Chickens grade II

Early C20, with "art nouveau" influence. Ashlar with rusticated quoins, 2 storeys, with heavy cornice on

consoles and a broken curved pediment. Dormer on roof. Heavy round hood over centre doorway, flanked

by ogee arched "Venetian" windows. Upper storey has 3, 1, 3 windows.

 

Additional information PEM

 

Symmetrical composition more Queen Anne revival that Art Nouveau reminiscent of the work of Burns Dick in Newcastle. I suspect that this was a refacing of the earlier building which still exists  inpart—investigation to the rear is necessary

OCCUPANCY

2010                        Indian Restaurant Magna Tandoori

2000                         Indian Restaurant Magna Tandoori Khan

1938,35                   Inn Old Hen & Chickens Edward Chambers

1910                         Inn Old Hen & Chickens  James Anderson

1929,25                   Inn Old Hen & Chickens James Veale

1911                        Inn Old Hen & Chickens James Anderson

1902                        Inn Old Hen & Chickens David Fairbairn

1901census            Inn Old Hen & Chickens Abram Benson

1897                        Inn Old Hen & Chickens James Tindle

1887                        Inn Old Hen & Chickens Robert Mitchell

1891census            Old Hen and Chicken uninhabited

Rear view