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| Visit The English City Of Newcastle |
| Written by Mark Walters |
| Monday, 17 May 2010 07:53 |
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The city of Newcastle is situated in the north-east of England, and is one of the most underrated cities in the whole of Europe. It has a rich history, with the naming of the city being just one of many interesting facts. Newcastle was almost wiped of the map as a result of a Norman invasion in 1080 AD, but it was salvaged by the one of William the Conquerors sons, who recognized the strategic benefits of its location, and erected a wooden castle on the spot where the town used to stand - hence the name New Castle (which was later made into one word).
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... - Hadrian's Wall is a stone and timber structure that stretches the whole width of northern England. It was built by the Roman Emperor to mark the northern frontier of the Roman Empire and to act as a deterrent to the Scots, who regularly tried to extend the Scottish boundary southwards. The wall is easily accessible from Newcastle (it can even be seen from some parts of the city), and you can take a guided tour on which you will be told in-depth accounts of the many fierce battles that have taken place there. - Grainger Town, which is located in central Newcastle, is home to Greys Street, which has previously been voted as the most beautiful street in the whole of Great Britain. You will also find more than four hundred listed buildings in the area, which means that the Government has granted them special status because of their historical and cultural significance. Most of these buildings look exactly the same now as did fifty-plus years ago, and walking around them is like taking a step back in time. - The Angel of the North is a sculpture that was designed by internationally renowned sculptor Antony Gormley. It was built in the mid-1990s with financial backing from the United Kingdom's National Lottery fund. It is the UK's largest sculpture and is thought to be the world's largest angel structure. Probably due to its location, it is one of the most viewed pieces of art in the world. It is seen by ninety thousand people everyday, or thirty three million per year! As well as those attractions, you will also find a wide range of theaters, museums, shopping malls, etc. to entertain you whilst you are in Newcastle. If you are in the UK, it is certainly worth putting in the effort to visit Newcastle - you will not be disappointed! |