There was plenty going on in Newcastle in 1932.
At a time when the spectre of economic depression and unemployment stalked Britain and the North East in particular, it was a year which saw Newcastle United lift the FA Cup for the third time - while the city centre continued to evolve as a retail hotbed.
On Newgate Street, the Co-op opened a huge flagship department store, and on Northumberland Street - which was becoming Tyneside's most popular destination for shoppers - three new stores began trading, Marks & Spencer, C&A, and British Home Stores.
