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Historic Keelmen's Hospital to Become 20 Affordable Homes

1/20/2026

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A £4.6 million project will convert Keelmen's Hospital in Newcastle into 20 affordable housing units by Christmas 2027.
The Keelmen's Hospital was built 300 years ago for keelmen and has been empty for nearly 20 years.
The Tyne & Wear Building Preservation Trust and Newcastle city council manage the project with support from National Lottery Heritage Fund, and Martin Hulse emphasizes preserving heritage for residential use rather than commercial purposes.

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A £4.6 million project will convert Keelmen's Hospital in Newcastle into 20 affordable housing units by Christmas 2027.
The Keelmen's Hospital was built 300 years ago for keelmen and has been empty for nearly 20 years.
The Tyne & Wear Building Preservation Trust and Newcastle city council manage the project with support from National Lottery Heritage Fund, and Martin Hulse emphasizes preserving heritage for residential use rather than commercial purposes.