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Sunniside - The Potter's Wheel and Reed's Garage
The Taylor’s owned this property, which was built by Harry Kindred in 1926. It has had many uses. Part of the building was used as Taylor’s Refreshments and rest as a dance hall in which were held weekly dances. Then it was bought, by Reed and Sons and turned into a garage. Next Warriers bought it as a base for a Taxi Business.
At some point it again became dual purpose. Part of the building became the first night club in The Northeast of England, The Blue Parrot. On one occasion the cabaret act was Mandy Rice-Davies of Profumo fame. The club closed when nightclubs started opening up in Newcastle and other local towns.
Next it became a proprietary club then a Chinese Restaurant and is at present a very popular pub, the Potters Wheel, which was opened in 1973. The manager was George Pritchard formerly Manager at the Towneley Arms, Rowlands Gill. Alongside The Potters Wheel are Reeds Garage and Car Showroom.
Perhaps you can help us with more uses and dates.