Category: 2010s

Bijoux on Queen Street

Bijoux was named for a night club in Newcastle-upon-Tyne that features in the reality TV show, Georgie Shore. The sign was created in 2015 by the six male flat mates who were all massive fans of the show.

The sign replicates that of the night club and is clearly visible from George Street. 

 [Photo supplied and used with permission.]

Here’s a clip of the Geordie Shore cast leaving Bijoux. 

Tortuga on Park Street

Tortuga (trans. Turtle) is an Island off Haiti, apparently named by Columbus’ sailors in 1494, was a centre of piracy in the 17th century. It featured as a location in the Pirates of the Caribbean films (see below) which was the inspiration for this name according to a former resident. The flat was renamed after their Shrieking Shack sign was stolen earlier in 2015.

Here’s the Tortuga scene from Pirates of the Caribbean.

Land of Pleasure on Dundas Street

This vibrant sign comprised of magenta boards and yellow 3D letters is an homage to the residents’ favourite band, Sticky Fingers, and their album, Land of Pleasure. The sign itself references the colour palette and font used on the album cover, the lettering was created with ply and cut using a bandsaw.

The residents of the flat meet in Hayward Hall last year, all loved the band and were very excited to see them play at O’ Week 2015. This is their first year flatting and their mutual appreciation of the Sticky Fingers has meant they are now committed to living in the “land of pleasure” on Dundas Street!

“That is why we decided to capitulate just how much Sticky Fingers has meant to us and bring it with us as we moved into our first year flatting. Sticky Fingers are living gods and as “Land of Pleasure” is the most glorious album in existence that is what we titled our flat.” Sydney Coffee (17.2.16)

Listen to Land of Pleasure on Soundcloud.