Newcastle - Crown Posada Ships

The Crown Posada near the Quayside in Newcastle is an iconic pub. It was built in 1880 and was orgininally called 'The Crown'. It became the 'Crown Posada' in 1897. Posada is the Spanish word for 'resting place' and there are various stories as to why it was added to the pubs name. 

Crown Posada Newcastle

'The Crown' Newcastle

'Posada' - Resting Place

Crown Posada Newcastle

It may have been added to welcome the many Spanish sailors who docked their ships on the quayside when it was a place that cargos were unloaded. 

Newcastle Quayside 1897

It is also said the pub was bought by by a Spanish sea captain for his mistress on Tyneside.

Crown Posada IJ and VM

Crown Posada Newcastle

The pub has two stained glass windows, one depicting a Tudor Gentlemen drinking, the other a lady pouring beverages. 

Crown Posada Newcastle
Tudor Gentleman Drinking

Crown Posada Newcastle
Serving Lady

Another feature is the in pub entertainment, a 1950's record player and vinyl records.

Crown Posada Newcastle
1950's Record Player and Vinyl Records

The Crown Posada was a favoured location for a 'run ashore' for Royal Navy sailors from ships  visting the River Tyne.  To mark their visitt some left their sailors caps bearing the names of their ships.

Crown Posada Newcastle
Royal Navy Ships

HMS Appolo - Leander Class Frigate

HMS Appollo

HMS Lincoln - Salisbury Class Frigate

HMS Lincoln

HMS Blake -Tiger Class Cruiser

HMS Blake

Crown Posada Newcastle
Royal Navy Ships

HM Submarines  

HMS Onslaught an Oberon Class Submarine was one vessel that visited the Tyne.

HMS Onslaught

HMS Antrim - County Class Destroyer

HMS Antrim