Broadcasting House

Broadcasting House is a maternity hospital built in 1826 by John Dobson, now serving as BBC offices and studios. The land for the building was donated by the Corporation of Newcastle. It is constructed of sandstone ashlar with coursed squared stone on the returns and rear, topped with a low-pitched dark slate roof. The building features two storeys and is arranged in a Tudor style with three by seven bays. The wide central bay is recessed and has a Tudor-arched surround leading to a renewed door, with a corbelled oriel above that includes Perpendicular tracery. The flanking bays contain two-light windows below, with canopied panels on brackets above; all windows and canopies are cusped. Additional architectural details include label moulds, an eaves string, and a coped parapet. Notably, Dobson provided his services free of charge, while other expenses were covered by public subscription.