Newcastle upon Tyne, County Durham, England, United Kingdom
Clayton Street. Named after John Clayton (1792-1890), the influential Town Clerk of Newcastle from 1822-1867. The centre of Newcastle was largely rebuilt in a neoclassical style by the combined efforts of the builder, developer and entrepreneur Richard Grainger, the architect John Dobson, and the To
wn Clerk John Clayton. Clayton Street was completed in 1841 as the final part of this grand scheme for town improvements. John Clayton was Town Clerk of Newcastle for 45 years and held numerous influe
Listen to the audio guide for John Clayton bronze plaque Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off