Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle stands along the northern bank of River Tyne, with its seven bridges connecting the city to neighboring Gateshead.

The settlement evolved from a Roman fort named Pons Aelius in 122 AD to become a major center during the Industrial Revolution through coal mining and shipbuilding.

The Great North Museum and Literary and Philosophical Society maintain extensive collections that document the regional heritage of North East England.

Newcastle International Airport and the Tyne and Wear Metro system provide transportation links throughout the region and to international destinations.

The city features the world's first tilting bridge, the Gateshead Millennium Bridge, which rotates to allow ships to pass underneath.

Location: Tyne and Wear

Inception: April 1, 1974

Capital city: Newcastle upon Tyne

Shares border with: Gateshead, North Tyneside, Northumberland, South Tyneside

Address: Neville St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5DL, UK NE1 5DL

Website: https://newcastle.gov.uk

GPS coordinates: 55.00768,-1.65784

Latest update: March 19, 2025 09:47