The Freemen’s Hold on the Town Moor Explained

This is part of a series of videos whereby I explore possible sites for a new stadium, should Newcastle United owners take that option.
Context:
A few weeks ago, Newcastle United supporters were invited to take part in a survey to explore the views of fans in terms of what they would like in terms of their stadium and facilities. This is a process that comes as a result of the recent Government led review which places legal obligations on club owners to put fans at the heart of club decision making; particularly for club heritage assets, including stadium location.
Basically, club owners need majority fan approval before suggesting a stadium move. At time of writing, the results of the survey are not know. These videos seek to explore possible site locations and in no way suggest that theses ideas are actually going to happen, nor do they necessarily reflect my own personal stadium preferences, or location, unless I specifically suggest it in a video.
If you have landed on this video first, please watch video #1 to establish a broad understanding of the current circumstances.

[@bobstirling6885]

The Town Moor is one of the best pieces of green space in any city. Nibbling bits away to develop a stadium or any other facility would be the start of the end of the moor.

[@Flukey_1970]

Great video really enjoyed that and had no clue about it. One thing though mate, As the current St James site is part of the town moor surely they can have that land back if they were to donate a portion of unused land elsewhere on the moor that doesnt have the issues of listed buildings next to it etc. seems like a fair swap to me.

[@peterr11]

Very interesting Eddie. My question to the Freeman would be "If the moor land previously donated for St James Park was returned to the freeman and converted to park land would the freeman be open to the idea of the club being allowed to develop a new stadium on Castle Leazes using approx the same amount of land as being returned. Therefore no real loss of existing town moor acreage and new park right in the city centre is created for public use ?"

[@ianjames9166]

Excellent stuff, Eddy. Meticulous research as always. I learnt a hell of a lot there. 👍

[@ne6385]

Great video buddy. This popped up on my Google feed. Love the history

[@chrislynn8689]

Quality video!!! Well directed/produced! Defiantly need a freeman video now i know it's their cows in toon!

[@DavidLayfield]

Thanks for the great video Eddy. Really helped clarify what’s what and where…interesting to be reminded that SJP is already built on the Town Moor, in effect. Will be interesting to see how they solve the SJP conundrum…while waiting we are so blessed to have such an exciting club to enjoy (often from behind the sofa peeping through our fingers!) 😊😂

[@sirraider2306]

Excellent video eddy thank you keep up the good work 👌🏼

[@user-rd3vb8wc3s]

Well done Eddie another great video.

[@stevenrackham5544]

Great in-site Eddy keep this channel growing

[@alancollingwood7884]

Excellent video. I note from the numerous comments that you have generated a great deal of debate. I think the various comments discussing the idea of building a brand new stadium on the Moor and then giving the current site back to the Town is an excellent idea. I am looking forward to your follow up video when you explore this option. To me it would result in a win win situation for NUFC and the City.

[@darrincooper3218]

Always super informative, another brilliant post.

[@keithrn9447]

Oh a PS for Tyneside Life, I love your videos, keep up the good work!

[@tigertankdestroyer1599]

Nice to bump into Helen at the post office today, all the best Derek

[@grahamritchie7755]

Great video Eddie! Very interesting topic.

[@neilnicholas4028]

Great video. Very interesting. Nice 1 Eddie

[@harrygray1301]

They used to have a exhibition on the Moor every year ,with trade stands, flower shows, beer tents, eats, etc. A great day out in the summer when I had a young family with no money for holidays.A RAF harrier once give a slow, hovering demonstration .. Happy memories.

[@robdavies82]

I found out the aprox location of the gallows, as there’s an old map with them marked. The location is “aprox” but it’s in the area where the Regimental buildings are, or just to the south lf that, but they were marked on one map around there.

[@jimmycburfield5997]

Brilliantly produced. Absolute quality watch. Very interesting

[@thejarrageordie]

Excellent coverage eddy, your learn something all the time with your videos, I hope they build a new ground, plenty of green land around for the cow's, And so right about walking near them cow's, quite scary, 👍