Though Manors today is mostly known as the place young'uns hop off the Metro to avoid ticket inspectors, it was once the central hub of Tyneside’s local railway network and a major station on Newcastle’s transport map. This video looks at what Manors used to be, why it faded, and how with a few tweaks it might reclaim its place at the core of Geordie transport. And yes, this is absolutely an essay first drafted with a crayon on the back of a soggy beermat in Killingworth Social Club. From the ruins of the old Manors station to the missed opportunities of tying together the city centre and the east end, this is a look at how a forgotten piece of railway geography could still shape the future of our region. 0:00: Prologue 2:00 Manors History Pre-1900 5:14 Manors History 1900 to Metro 6:55 Manors and the Metro 8:44 Why Manors Fails 11:25 A New Hope 13:31 4 Tracks Are Better Than 2 15:50 Through-Running 18:15 Mapping and Signage (the sexy bit) 21:05 Shift Manors 22:47 Build Around the Motorway 25:10 Make Manors a Place Again