Tyne & Wear hotels accommodation, attractions
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MAIN TOWNS IN Tyne & Wear - Cramlington Gateshead Newcastle u
Tyne South Shields Sunderland Wallsend Washington Whitley Bay. |
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Cramlington. Cramlington is located on the A19, about 7 miles
north of Newcastle upon Tyne. Blyth is about 6 miles to the northeast
and Whitley Bay about 8 miles due east. In the early nineteenth
century, Cramlington was described as a village in a fertile
area of the county,"with a fine sea prospect". The
fortunes of the village centred around mining; the district had
rich seams of coal in it and many new pits were sunk. Book : Tyne and Wear (Philip's Street
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Gateshead. Gateshead Quays is the historic heart of Gateshead,
south of Newcastle on the river Tyne. Gateshead is about 3 miles
north of Junction 65 of the A1(M). The A1 bypasses Gateshead
on its way north. Tynemouth is about 9 miles to the east and
Washington about 6 miles to the south. Gateshead Quays was a
prosperous settlement in the Roman Times, during the Industrial
Revolution and Victorian era it became one of the focal points
for industries in the North East due to its easily accessible
port. Gateshead : |
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accommodation : Gateshead.
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Newcastle upon Tyne. The Motorway known as the A1(M) runs from London
to Newcastle upon Tyne. Newcastle upon Tyne is about 290 miles
from London. Newcastle is the main city in the north - east of
England, the River Tyne itself passes through a gorge between
Newcastle (on the north bank) and Gateshead (south of the river),
famous for a series of dramatic and notable bridges such as the
Tyne Bridge, High Level Bridge and an innovative tilting bridge,
the Gateshead Millennium Bridge, a work of art in itself. Photo : Newcastle upon Tyne. |
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accommodation : Newcastle
upon Tyne.
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South Shields. South Shields is located on the A183 at the mouth
of the river Tyne. Newcastle upon Tyne is about 10 miles to the
west and Sunderland about 7 miles to the south. South Shields
has a long and proud maritime tradition and a rich heritage of
seafaring , shipbuilding and lifesaving. The golden stretch of
Sandhaven Beach is popular with visitors, Littlehaven Beach lies
at the mouth of the River Tyne and offers excellent sailing,
windsurfing, angling and panoramic views of the estuary. South Shields : |
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accommodation : South
Shields.
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Sunderland. Sunderland is about 9 miles east of Junction 65
of the A1(M). It is located on the A1018 at the mouth of the
river Wear, about 7 miles west of Washington and 7 miles south
of South Shields. Sunderland was traditionally a major centre
of the shipbuilding and coal mining industries, although the
last shipyard closed in 1988; ships were built on the Wear from
at least 1346 onwards and by the mid 18th century Sunderland
was probably the chief ship-building town in the country. Book : Newcastle Upon Tyne, Durham
and Sunderland (Landranger Maps). |
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accommodation : Sunderland.
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Wallsend. Wallsend, on the north bank of the River Tyne, was
so named as it was situated at the eastern end of Hadrian's Wall.
It is located on the A1058, about 4 miles east of the A1 and
Newcastle on Tyne. Wallsend formerly had shipbuilding and engineering
industries; today its economy centres around the manufacture
of rope, glass, and computer chips. The town is the eastern terminus
of Hadrian's Wall. Wallsend
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accommodation : Wallsend.
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Washington. Washington in Tyne and Wear is 5 miles southeast
of Newcastle upon Tyne, on the River Wear, designated a new town
in 1964. Washington is about 1 mile east of Junction 65 of the
A1(M). From 1113 to 1613 Washington Old Hall was the home of
the ancestors of George Washington, first president of the United
States. Originally built in the 12th century, the house was rebuilt
in the 17th century. Washington
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accommodation : Washington.
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Whitley Bay. Whitley Bay is a busy town north of Newcastle with
good beaches and promenades, located on the A193. It is connected
to the Motorway system by the A19. Tynemouth is about 2 miles
to the south and Newcastle upon Tyne is about 9 miles to the
west. The Tyne Tunnel site consists of three tunnels, one each
for Vehicle, Cyclist and Pedestrian Tunnels. Whitley Bay is probably
best known for Saint Mary's lighthouse on St Mary's island. The
lighthouse is 38 metres high and was constructed in 1898. Whitley Bay : |
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accommodation : Whitley
Bay.
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