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Hace 5 días · The rail link between London and Edinburgh also crosses the Tyne at Newcastle (the High Level Bridge, 1844–49). The electrically operated Swing Bridge (1865–76), one of the greatest engineering achievements of its time, is on the site of Roman and medieval bridges.
Hace 8 horas · 1. Groat Market. The Groat Market is now a hub for Newcastle's nightlife, with those buildings today occupied by takeaway shops and bars. The public toilet seen in the right corner is also a bar. Photo: Newcastle Libraries. 2. St. Nicholas Street. A view of St. Nicholas Street Newcastle upon Tyne taken in 1924.
Hace 4 días · Edward III. in the first year of his reign (1327), granted the custom of things sold at Newcastle upon Tyne for seven years, to contribute towards the reparation of the walls of that town; and in 1334, this king, during his residence there, repaired the walls.
Hace 3 días · In 1429, Roger Thornton, the elder, bequeathed forty marks to the reparation and ornamenting of this church. On the 13th of August, 1451, a ratification of the truces of Scotland was made in the vestry of St. Nicholas' church at Newcastle upon Tyne.
Hace 3 días · "St Nicholas' church: Clergy and lecturers", Historical Account of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Including the Borough of Gateshead, (Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 1827). 276-291. British History Online .
Hace 2 días · The town was England's northern fortress during the Middle Ages, and a 25 foot high wall was built around it as protection against Scottish invaders. Coal trading rights given to the town by Charles I helped the town to prosper; the phrase 'taking coals to Newcastle' was first recorded in 1538.
Hace 5 días · Newcastle upon Tyne. Here's our latest round-up of popular city restaurants which have closed down over the years, from Indian favourite Rupali run by one of the city's best-loved characters...
