Library and Archive
Explore our archive documenting centuries of mining and industry in the North East and beyond. Search our digitised collections and view highlights on our new interactive map.
A historic home to the north easts engineering heritage, and a vibrant venue for events, culture and community. Home to the North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers since 1872. Located in the restored Neville Hall in Newcastle, The Common Room preserves the regions industrial legacy while hosting conferences, weddings, gigs and public events.
The Common Room is a charity dedicated to sharing the North East’s engineering heritage. Through our historic building , archives and public programme, we connect the region’s industrial past with it’s future. Income from venue hire, events and our café bar helps support The Common Room’s charitable work and heritage archive and collection.
A place for ideas, events and community:
We are located two minutes from Newcastle Central Station.
Neville Hall,
Westgate Road,
Newcastle upon Tyne,
NE1 1SE
See what is going on at The Common Room. We host a diverse range of events - from gigs and lectures to theatre and specialist meetups. Plus, our free monthly General Admission Day is a perfect way to get to know us and what we are all about.
Celebrate your wedding in a breathtaking historic setting. Wood Halls dramatic architecture creates an unforgettable backdrop for ceremonies and receptions.
