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Newcastle is a bustling city situated on the bank of the river Tyne in the north-east of England. The town was founded in 200 AD by the Roman emperor Hadrian, but did not obtain its current name until 1080 AD. It was actually almost wiped off the map altogether by invading Normans at one point, however, due to its strategic position, the eldest son of William the Conqueror erected a wooden castle on the spot where the city used to be, and it was then known as Newcastle.

In addition to an intriguing history, Newcastle also offers many sights to see and things to experience. It is this mix of fun and historical significance which have made it so popular, despite its relatively far distance from the rest of the UK’s most popular cities. These are a few of the highlights…

- Before he originally built the city now known as Newcastle, Hadrian built a wall out of stone and timber across the width of northern England. Opinions differ on the subject, but the majority of people believe that it was constructed to define the frontier of Roman land of England, and as a defendable barrier against the Scots. The city sits alongside the wall and it is still clearly visible today.

- Within the main city is an area called Grainger Town, which was the brainchild of a famous UK builder / developer called Richard Grainger. There are more than four hundred buildings in Grainger Town, over half of which has been granted special preservation status by the Government, meaning that no radical changes can be made to them, if any changes at all. These buildings represent a snapshot of how Newcastle looked in years by gone by, and walking around the area is a great way to spend an afternoon.

- Newcastle is home to a piece of art that is seen by more than thirty three million people every year. The sculpture, called the Angel of the North, is a huge steel Angel, which you cannot fail to miss whilst you are in Newcastle, because it stands on a hill and towers over the city. It was designed by the internationally renowned sculptor Antony Gormley and is thought to be the world’s largest angel sculpture.

There are also a number of museums, theatres and other amenities for people of all ages and cultures to enjoy. Whether you want a fun, relaxing weekend, or a weekend of learning about history and culture, you will not be disappointed with a visit to Newcastle.

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