Copy of an original black and white photograph of The Wedge from the front view. The original photograph is undated. Photograph is mounted on board. This copy of the original was created 1991.

Copy of an original black and white photograph of Millmount with figures. A lady is on the terrace and a gentleman is on the lawn below. Three young girls are in the middle of the lawn. The figures may be Robert Burns Dick, his wife and three children. The photograph appears to have been taken c.1930. This copy of the original was created 1991.

Copy (made in 1991) of an original black and white photograph taken in 1919 at Millmount portraying Robert Burns Dick with his daughter Emma, her baby son Ian F Angus and grandmother Marion Cameron. This copy of the original was created 1991.

Copy of an original black and white photograph portraying Robert Burns Dick in a soldier’s uniform with artillery badge. The photograph was taken c. 1910. This copy of the original was created 1991.

Copy of an original black and white photograph of The Wedge at Moorside North from the rear view. The original photograph is undated. This copy of the original was created 1991.

Copy of an original black and white photograph of Millmount. The original photograph appears to have been taken some time in the second half of the twentieth century. This copy of the original was created 1991.

Copy of an original black and white photograph taken c.1890 portraying a large family group with two large portraits. The photograph is annotated with the names of its subjects and Robert Burns Dick’s name is among them. This copy of the original was created 1991.

This collection comprises copied, and some original, photographs, papers and documents relating to the architect Robert Burns Dick (1868-1954) who had substantial influence in the north-east of England, particularly in the city of Newcastle upon Tyne.

The collection includes photographs of personal documents relating to land conveyance and partnerships with Cackett and Mackellar; architectural drawings and photographs of 'Millmount' and 'the Wedge', both designed by Burns Dick; and newspaper articles and other cuttings relating to him and his work. There is also material relating to an exhibition on Burns Dick held by the northern region of the Royal Institute of British Architects in 1984.