The end of old Byker

The Byker Estate was built between 1969 and 1982. Designed by the late architect Ralph Erskine, it covers an area of approximately 200 acres and is home to around 9,500 people.
Byker Wall
Existing housing was demolished to make way for the new development - although some old buildings including pubs, churches
This video shows just some of the demolition and clearance.