Due to its prime location on the River Tyne, the town developed greatly during the Middle Ages and it was to play a major role in the Industrial Revolution, being granted city status in 1882. …

Mar 14, 2021 · A brief history of Newcastle-upon-Tyne from its beginning as a small town int he Middle Ages to the 21st Century

Nov 19, 2025 · Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England. The settlement dates from the Roman period, when a fort was built on a site close to the present Tyne Bridge. The district …

Throughout the streets of the town and the surrounding landscapes there is evidence of centuries of the layering of Newcastle’s culture, history and heritage.

Located in the North East of England on the banks of the River Tyne, the city has undergone several transformations since it began life as a Roman fort on Hadrian’s Wall in 122AD. The …

In 1248, a considerable part of Newcastle was destroyed by fire. The timber bridge across the River Tyne here, which had gates at either end, was destroyed by the fire, and though …

Nov 13, 2000 · Explore the rich history of Newcastle upon Tyne with our detailed timeline. Discover key events from the city's founding in Roman times through its medieval significance, …

The Newcastle pages cover the history of Newcastle upon Tyne. Exploring the Roman and Saxon history of the city along with the Norman castle and medieval defences plus a street by street …

Newcastle upon Tyne, or simply Newcastle (/ njuːˈkæsəl / ⓘ new-KASS-əl, RP: / ˈnjuːkɑːsəl / ⓘ NEW-kah-səl), [5] is a cathedral city and metropolitan borough in Tyne and Wear, England. …

Many of our large towns and cities are products of the “industrial revolution” of the late eighteenth and nineteenth centuries; but Newcastle upon Tyne has a long and proud history,...