Newcastle, United Kingdom
Posted On Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at at 1:44 AM by SA
Angel of the North, Gateshead
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Abstract: Newcastle upon Tyne (usually called Newcastle) is a city in Tyne and Wear, England. It is located along the north bank of the River Tyne and was formerly the county town of Northumberland. It started life around 2,000 years ago as a Roman fort (Pons Aelius) along Hadrian's Wall, the border between Roman controlled Britain and the unconquered wilds of Scotland. The ruins of one of the forts marking the end of the wall can be seen at Segedunum (A short walk from Wallsend Metro station). It developed into an important port and during the 19 century was an industrial centre built on the strength of the local coal and ship building industry. The city is now known as a Cultural centre and Science City.
Recommended places to visit around the city are: The River Tyne - is a short walk from the station, and has a pedestrian path on the near side reminiscent of the Queen's Walk in London. There are also city walks along the river, running from May to November. Information can be found at the Tourist Information Centre, near the Monument Metro station. The Tyne Bridge - a good example of a compression arch suspended-deck bridge famous the world over. The Gateshead Millennium Bridge - (cost £22million), acclaimed worldwide for its physical and aesthetic beauty. The bridge not only looks stunning but also uses precision engineering to tilt – like the opening of an eye. Remains of the the Castle Keep - and the surrounding castle garth, the "new castle" of the city's name. Parts of it were built in the 13th century. The remains of the Roman fort at Segedunum - a short walk away from the Wallsend Metro stations. In fact many of the signs at the metro station have been translated into Latin, including the aptly named Vomitorium. Central Arcade - a beautifully preserved traditional shopping arcade, which houses the Tourist Information Bureau and Windows of the Arcade, one of Newcastle's oldest music shops. St Nicholas Cathedral - is worth visiting during opening hours. Walk around Newcastle's China Town - centred on Stowell Street in the city centre, it contains many Chinese, Korean and Japanese restaurants and shops, and has its own Chinese arch.
Recommended places to visit around the city are: The River Tyne - is a short walk from the station, and has a pedestrian path on the near side reminiscent of the Queen's Walk in London. There are also city walks along the river, running from May to November. Information can be found at the Tourist Information Centre, near the Monument Metro station. The Tyne Bridge - a good example of a compression arch suspended-deck bridge famous the world over. The Gateshead Millennium Bridge - (cost £22million), acclaimed worldwide for its physical and aesthetic beauty. The bridge not only looks stunning but also uses precision engineering to tilt – like the opening of an eye. Remains of the the Castle Keep - and the surrounding castle garth, the "new castle" of the city's name. Parts of it were built in the 13th century. The remains of the Roman fort at Segedunum - a short walk away from the Wallsend Metro stations. In fact many of the signs at the metro station have been translated into Latin, including the aptly named Vomitorium. Central Arcade - a beautifully preserved traditional shopping arcade, which houses the Tourist Information Bureau and Windows of the Arcade, one of Newcastle's oldest music shops. St Nicholas Cathedral - is worth visiting during opening hours. Walk around Newcastle's China Town - centred on Stowell Street in the city centre, it contains many Chinese, Korean and Japanese restaurants and shops, and has its own Chinese arch.
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