Newcastle's 'perfect example of a Victorian bar' was knocked down 50 years ago - what's there today? The Victorian-era block of Newcastle buildings containing the Douglas Hotel, the 'Long Bar' and Express Hotel was demolished 50 years ago Updated Sign up for our free newsletter on Dave Morton's nostalgia and local history stories sent direct to your inboxInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. OurPrivacy Noticeexplains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time.