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Newcastle upon Tyne


Newcastle upon Tyne is a city on the North bank of the River Tyne in Northwest England. As of 2006, Newcastle had an estimated population of 259,536. The city lies within a larger urban area known as Tyneside, and people from this area are known throughout the United Kingdom as "Geordies".


Key Facts about Newcastle upon Tyne


Here are some facts about Newcastle upon Tyne:
  1. Newcastle upon Tyne, often referred to as simply Newcastle, is a city in North East England located on the North bank of the river Tyne, about 9 miles (14 kilometers) from the North Sea coast.

  2. The city gets its name from a castle built in 1080 by Robert II, Duke of Normandy, who was William the Conqueror's eldest son.

  3. People from Newcastle and the surrounding areas, are nicknamed Geordies.

  4. Historically, Newcastle's economy was based upon the wool trade, and later coal and shipbuilding. Today, however business management, education, high technology, retail, culture, and tourism are the main economic drivers.

  5. Road transport links to the Newcastle area include the A1, the A19, the A69, the A696, the A68, the A167, and the A1058.

  6. Newcastle Central Station is a principal stop on the East Coast Main Line rail route, and the Cross Country Route.

  7. Within Newcastle and the Tyne and Wear region, the Tyne and Wear Metro provides easy travel with a system of suburban and underground railways.

  8. Newcastle International Airport is located about 6 miles (10 kilometers) West of the city center. It serves both domestic and international routes, and is one of the fastest growing airports in the UK.

  9. Each year, Newcastle hosts one of the world's most popular half marathons, the Great North Run. It has hosted the event since it began in 1981. In recent years, this event has attracted more than 50,000 runners annually!


Attractions and Places of Interest in Newcastle


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Books about Newcastle upon Tyne


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Notebook - Travel Journal - 110 pages: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England - Tyne bridge Quayside

By Notebooks, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England Travel

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Released: February 16th, 2020
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  • EAN: 9798614627720
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  • Number of Pages: 110
  • Authors: Notebooks, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England Travel
  • Publication Date: February 16th, 2020
  • Release Date: February 16th, 2020
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Newcastle City, England Travel Guide: Tourism

By Jacob Martinez

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Released: November 23rd, 2021
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Newcastle City, England Travel Guide: Tourism
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  • Manufacturer: Independently published
  • EAN: 9798772346709
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  • Number of Pages: 214
  • Author: Jacob Martinez
  • Publication Date: November 23rd, 2021
  • Release Date: November 23rd, 2021
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  • Weight: 0.85 Pounds
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Tyneside: A History of Newcastle and Gateshead from Earliest Times

By Alistair Moffat

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Released: October 1st, 2005
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Tyneside: A History of Newcastle and Gateshead from Earliest Times
  • Manufacturer: Mainstream Publishing
  • ISBN: 1845960130
  • EAN: 9781845960131
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  • Hardcover
  • Edition: First Edition
  • Number of Pages: 416
  • Authors: Alistair Moffat, George Rosie
  • Publication Date: October 1st, 2005
  • Release Date: October 1st, 2005
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  • Size: 9.3 inches by 6.0 inches by 1.42 inches
  • Weight: 1.54984970186 Pounds
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Newcastle: Notebook for Student Travel to Newcastle England UK (Study Abroad Travel Notebooks Series)

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Released: March 4th, 2019
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  • ISBN: 1798739887
  • EAN: 9781798739884
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  • Number of Pages: 150
  • Author: iphosphenes journals
  • Publication Date: March 4th, 2019
  • Release Date: March 4th, 2019
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  • Size: 9.69 inches by 7.44 Inches by 0.34 inches
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Newcastle upon Tyne Map | Gateshead, South Shields, Prudhoe, Ponteland, Cramlington & Whitley | Ordnance Survey | OS Explorer Map 316 | England | Walks | Hiking | Maps | Adventure

By Ordnance Survey

Ordnance Survey
Released: September 16th, 2015
Black Map (1 pages)

Newcastle upon Tyne Map | Gateshead, South Shields, Prudhoe, Ponteland, Cramlington & Whitley | Ordnance Survey | OS Explorer Map 316 | England | Walks | Hiking | Maps | Adventure
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Newcastle upon Tyne Map | Gateshead, South Shields, Prudhoe, Ponteland, Cramlington & Whitley | Ordnance Survey | OS Explorer Map 316 | England | Walks | Hiking | Maps | Adventure
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  • Brand: Ordnance Survey
  • ISBN: 0319245683
  • EAN: 9780319245682
  • PartNumber: 43173417
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  • Product Category: Map
  • Format: Folded Map
  • Edition: 2021-11
  • Number of Pages: 1
  • Author: Ordnance Survey
  • Publication Date: September 16th, 2015
  • Release Date: September 16th, 2015
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  • Size: 8.9763779436 inches by 5.3543307032 inches by 1.2598425184 inches
  • Weight: 2.314853751 pounds
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