The church was founded between 1150 and 1190. Late 18th century parts of the building were unsafe so
completly rebuilt in 1796 at a cost of about £27,000. David Stephenson was the architect.
On completion of the spire in 1796 a it was widely reported that a soldier stationed in the town Private
Berdekin went up the spire and did a headstand for quater of an hour. His son was alleged
to repeat the same feat in 1816.
The building closed for repairs in 1959 but never reopened and was formally closed as a church (Church of England) in 1969 and
bought by Newcastle City Council. The building has had limited use and was used for a time by the congregation of the Old Catholic Church
who dedicated the church to "St Willibrord with All Saints". Recently the building has stood empty for a few years but is now being refurbished
and is being called All Saints Presbyterian Church and has reopened as a church.
Photographs from a couple of photo sesssions at the Church September 2016 and January 2017
Also photographs taken during refurbishment September 2019
Building before work Summer 2019
Building during refurbishment
The Clock Workings - now the cogs are powered by electricity but previously wound by hand hence the worn steps above
Views from the Windows above the Clock Face
Organ in need of a few repairs
Note the redecoration of the ceiling
Painted plasterwork exposed during the refurbishment
