The North Front of Grainger Market

The north front of Grainger Market, located on Nelson Street in Newcastle upon Tyne, is a Grade I listed building designed by John Dobson in 1835 for Richard Grainger. This structure features a classical style and is constructed from sandstone ashlar, with a roof that is not visible. It consists of three storeys and has a total of 34 bays. The end pavilions are adorned with giant Corinthian pilasters. There are five market entrances, with the first, fourth, and fifth entrances flanked by wide Tuscan pilasters and an entablature; the latter two entrances contain segmental arches that have been painted over. The upper floors feature sash windows in plain reveals, some of which have glazing bars. Notably, the third bay from the left and the fourth from the right are blind. The second floor includes windows with aprons and slightly projecting sills. The first floor of the end bays has tripartite windows with architraves, while the second floor is distinguished by a floor band and a prominent dentilled cornice. The eight-bay intermediate projecting sections have a top parapet with pilasters, and there is a blocking course present on other parts of the building.