Report - Henderson Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne - September 2022

[theo2222]

Henderson hall was one of many accommodation sites for newcastle university, the other sites include ethel williams hall, easton hall, kirkley close, bowsden court, st marys college plus a few more, many that are still open today. websites say it shutdown as it was too far away from campus, but i think the asbestos in the floor, walls and attic could be another reason.
A few buildings that used to reside in front of the main building (the one i went in) were knocked down leaving only the main building behind.

Getting into the attic gives access to other parts of the building that are previously only accessible by the court yard.

Shots of the piano in the main hall.

Photos of the main hall.

The dorms

The washing room

 

[Mikeymutt]

Nice looking place.

 

[Bikin Glynn]

Not bad pics, a bit more history would be nice

 

[westernsultan]

This is actually Old Henderson Hall a listed building - OLD HALL HENDERSON HALLS OF RESIDENCE, Non Civil Parish - 1268409 | Historic England
the new Henderson Hall is to be demolished Newcastle University student halls to be demolished for sports pitches if not already done so

 

[westernsultan]

As above you are admitting to breaking & entering on a public site
Not bad pics though, a bit more history would be nice

History from Listed buildings website

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

NZ 26 NE REDHALL DRIVE, (West side) High Heaton

1833- /9/10061 Old Hall, Henderson Halls of Residence

II Student Hall of residence. 1929-32. Designed by Arnold Dunbar Smith of Smith and Brewer. Red brick with ashlar dressings, plain tile roofs and brick stacks, U-plan with wall and gates to fourth side. 2 storey and attics. Neo-Vernacular style. East range, east front has 14 windows arranged 1:12:1. Central range has 12 windows, arranged 3:1:3:3:1:3:3:1:3:3:1:3-lights the central 2 windows linked by blank stone panels, with projecting pavilions at either end each with a 3-light window, all in ashlar surrounds with metal casements. Above 12 hipped dormer windows each with a 2-light casement, and above again 9 tiny hipped dormer windows. West front has 12 window. 4 doors each flanked by single 3-light ashlar mullion windows, above the windows are 3:2:3:3:2:3:3:2:3:3:2:3-lights the central 2 windows linked by blank stone panel. South range, 6 window north front has similar arrangement of alternating doors and windows with dormers above. North Hall range has three 2 storey canted bay windows with brick parapets to south front. End pavilions have triple arched arcades to each inner face with ashlar impost bands and keystones. Above single 2-light window flanked by carved ashlar panels. West side has high brick wall with central gateway with square brick piers topped with ball finials and ornate iron gates. Interior, former Dining Hall has panelling topped with moulded cornice and panel doors in moulded surrounds plus 4-centred arched fireplace in timber surround. Stage behind moveable panelling at east end has original scenery fixtures. This is a very fine piece of Inter- War architecture, designed by one of the best traditional style architects of the period. It is a very well preserved example of the more traditional type of student residence.

 

[GRONK]

Looks a decent little place that. But best not mention how you got in, it can come back and haunt you.

 

[theo2222]

Not bad pics, a bit more history would be nice

should be updated now, still not the most history but its what i could find in a short time.

 

[theo2222]

This is actually Old Henderson Hall a listed building - OLD HALL HENDERSON HALLS OF RESIDENCE, Non Civil Parish - 1268409 | Historic England
the new Henderson Hall is to be demolished Newcastle University student halls to be demolished for sports pitches if not already done so

still known as henderson hall. recognised by newcastle uni as such. theres no real reason to call it "old henderson hall" as when you search just "henderson hall" into google the derelict building usually appears first. given that i didnt even know about the newer building says that. and as the "newer" building, as you said, is being demo'd it doesnt really matter since you cant really confuse a derelict building and a bunch of rubble.

 

[westernsultan]

still known as henderson hall. recognised by newcastle uni as such. theres no real reason to call it "old henderson hall" as when you search just "henderson hall" into google the derelict building usually appears first. given that i didnt even know about the newer building says that. and as the "newer" building, as you said, is being demo'd it doesnt really matter since you cant really confuse a derelict building and a bunch of rubble.

correct - but the listed building I mentioned has Old Henderson Hall in its title and description

 

[Csfulham]

I used to live there! It was called Old Hall because Henderson was a larger complex and had a much bigger section built later (which was recently demolished). All the wings had different names, Old Hall was just one of many sections of the site.

 

[BeanRND]

I used to live there! It was called Old Hall because Henderson was a larger complex and had a much bigger section built later (which was recently demolished). All the wings had different names, Old Hall was just one of many sections of the site.

Not sure if you have seen the news but the roofs just been torched

 

[Csfulham]

Yeah saw that. Was actually more surprised that the rest of Henderson has been erased and is just fields now!