A feast of history recognised but starved of cash

Endangered listing of city’s Banqueting Hall is food for thought for future of top heritage location. Tony Henderson reports

Building was given to the city along with Jesmond Dene by Lord Armstrong in 1883
Listing is success for campaigners trying to force a solution to restoring the roofless structure
In the top five most important heritage sites at risk in city but funding pressures and priorities hold back plans

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