'In the year 1629, Sir <i>Richard Lumley</i>, in Consideration of 100 <i>l.</i> convey'd to the Mayor and Burgesses of <i>Newcastle</i>, and their Successors for ever, all that Building of Stone covered with Lead, standing near to the Water of <i>Tine</i >, and to the East-part of the Town's Chamber, being about 16 Yards in Length, and anciently Part of the <i>Hospital of St.</i> Katharine <i>the Virgin</i>. Upon this Building stands the stately Court of the <i>Merchant-Adventurers</i> of the <i>Old Staple</i>...'