The Biscuit Factory facts for kids
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| Location | Newcastle upon Tyne, UK |
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| Owner | Ramy and Marilyn Zack |
| Type | Commercial Art Gallery |
| Genre(s) | Contemporary Art |
| Opened | 2002 |
The Biscuit Factory is a really cool place in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. It's a special kind of art gallery that shows and sells modern art, crafts, and designs. It's actually the biggest gallery of its kind in the whole United Kingdom!
This amazing gallery opened its doors in 2002. Before it became an art space, the building had a very different life.
A Building with History
The home of The Biscuit Factory is a very old building. It was built way back in 1870. Imagine how many things have happened since then!
From Biscuits to Art
For many years, this large building was a factory. It was used to make delicious biscuits! That's how it got its interesting name, "The Biscuit Factory." Over time, its name changed a few times. It was known as "The Tyne Biscuit Factory" and later "Newcastle upon Tyne Biscuit Manufacturers."
But in 2002, everything changed. The old biscuit factory was completely updated. It was transformed into the bright and modern art gallery we see today. It's a great example of how old buildings can get a new purpose.
