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The Lit & Phil
Newcastle upon Tyne- Learning
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23 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1SE, United Kingdom
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About this place
📚 A historic independent library and cultural venue on Westgate Road, home to books, music and a busy programme of public events. The Lit & Phil hosts lunchtime concerts, literary conversations, lectures, readings and creative courses. Its atmospheric reading rooms and meeting spaces welcome curious visitors as well as library members.
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Past events
Tue, November 10
Two Souls of America: A Talk by John Charlton
📚 John Charlton explores contrasting traditions in American political and community life, tracing their historical…
- Learning
Fri, November 6
Lunchtime Classical Concert: Anna M Heslop
🎹 Newcastle-based composer, performer and writer Anna M Heslop gives a lunchtime concert at The Lit & Phil. Her…
- Concert
Events · Learning / Music
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Sun, November 22
Guided Theatre Tour
🎭 Step behind the scenes of the Victorian Tyne Theatre & Opera House. The guided route explores the auditorium,…
- Learning
- Music
On now · Until Nov 25, 2026
Take It To The Bridge — November Jazz Jams · Music
🎷 The Globe’s long-running weekly jazz jam is a collective workshop facilitated by Jude Murphy and others. Jazz…
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- Learning
Mon, November 23
Back to Basics: Commercial
💃 Learn the foundations of commercial dance in an adult class that draws on styles such as hip hop, jazz, locking and…
- Learning
- Music
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