Newcastle upon the Tyne

Newcastle upon the Tyne , often called Newcastle very short, is a city of the Région of England of the North-East in the metropolitan Comté of the Tyne and Wear located on the river the Tyne. It has the statute of city.

The city has a population of approximately: 259000 inhabitants (census 2001), which makes of it the second city of the North-East of England after its neighbor Sunderland. Before 1974, the city was in the Northumberland. Moreover the city belongs to the agglomeration of the Tyneside which is classified like the fifth most populated agglomeration of England.

The “new castle” (“new castle”) which gave its name to the city was founded by the Normand S in 1080. The keep and one of the doors still exist (however separated by a railway).

The city made its great strides thanks to the export of the coal of Northumberland. To the 19th century naval construction and heavy industry also contributed to its prosperity. These three activities declined at the 20th century, the activity is now mainly in the administrations and the retail business. Formerly working poor suburbs remain not far from the downtown area.

The center of the east city of style neo-classic, built in the Years 1830 and recently entirely renovated. The street Grey can claim with being one of the most beautiful streets of England.

The city with the reputation to be rather festive with many bars, restaurants and clubs.

The center town is dominated by the silhouette of the St James' Park , the stage of the Newcastle United Football Club.

The surroundings of Newcastle are called Tyneside, its inhabitants are called of Geordies and are known for their accent and humor private individuals.

Newcastle is undoubtedly the least expensive city of England, and one of most festive because of the strong ratio of students among the local population.

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Newcastle City Council
Subway of Newcastle

Simple: Newcastle upon the Tyne

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