Built in 1701 on City road in Newcastle is this former hospital to the Keelmen of Newcastle. High above the main door is a clock said to have a dial and hands made from wood and a sundial. The clock is reportedly no longer working. A notice carved into white stone or plaster on the front of the building reads:
In the year 1786 the interest of £100 at 5% forever to be annually distributed on the 23rd day of December amongst the oldest Keelmen resident in this hospital was left by John Simpson Esq. of Bradley, Alderman of this town and forty years governor of the Hoastmens Company.
The Tyneside keelmen were employed by the Newcastle Hostmen and were often in dispute with their employers.














