Quayside Development and other Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom General Tips

quayside view

Favorite Thing: The 1990's saw the transformation of the derlict docks on the east quayside of Newcastle to the modern splendour of today with the Batic Art Centre linked by the blinking Gateshead Millenium Bridge with its pedestrian and cycle paths. Interesting art work can be seen along the quayside too. This was probably the best part of Newcastle for me and in many ways was similar to the Salford Docks rejuvenation scheme.

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General Tips: Bridges Galore

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Written by sandysmith

on Sep 4, 2004

view of bridges

Favorite Thing: Seeing the view of all those bridges was something I'd wanted to see for ages - it really does symbolise Newcastle.
The 7 bridges that can be seen from the Gateshead Quayside are:
Gateshead Millennium Bridge
Tyne (King Gerorge V) Bridge
Swing Bridge
High Level Bridge
Metro (QEII) Bridge
Railway (King Edward VII) Bridge
Redheugh Bridge

3 other bridges - Scotswood Bridge, the A1 western bypass, and the Newburn Bridge make up the total of 10 bridges that connect Gateshead to Newcastle

This view was taken from Gateshead Millenium Bridge.

For some lovely old images of the Tyne Bridges check out this website.

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General Tips: Tyne Bridge

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Written by sandysmith

on Sep 4, 2004

steve checking his pics ;-0

Favorite Thing: This is THE bridge that everyone associates with Newcastle. It took 3 years to build and was opened by King George V in October 1928. 7,000 tons of steelwork have gone into this bridge which is 193 ft high and 1,275 ft long. Its single arch spans 531ft across the Tyne. Two of the four supporting towers contain elevators linking the bridge to the Quayside below. When it was finished in 1928 it was the largest single span in the world at that time.

Seems like everyone wants to get a pic of Newcastle's forerunner of Sydney Harbour Bridge!

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General Tips: High Level Bridge

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Written by sandysmith

on Sep 4, 2004

close up of bridges

Favorite Thing: The High Level Bridge was built in 1849 and for the first time linked Newcastle with London by rail (previously, trains stopped at Gateshead). In addition to the railway, the lower deck of this bridge carries a roadway - another innovation of its day.

Fondest Memory: I was fortunate as I snapped this close up of the bridge to get the train crossing in one direction whilst a bus was also crossing the bridge underneath.

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General Tips: St Nicholas Cathedral

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Written by sandysmith

on Sep 4, 2004

St Nicholas

Favorite Thing: A church has been present on this site (south end of the Groat Market) for over 900 years. This current building dates from the 14th and 15th centuries. It has an intricate lantern spire - one of only 4 in the country.

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General Tips: Grainger Town

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Written by sandysmith

on Sep 4, 2004

Favorite Thing: The town of Newcastle is a great centre for shopping too. There are many lovely georgian buildings and architectural styles to enjoy right in the centre. Here we are aproaching Grey's Monumnet

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General Tips: Grey's Monument

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Written by sandysmith

on Sep 4, 2004

Grey's monument

Favorite Thing: Grey's Monument, standing 135 feet high at the centre of Newcastle's shopping area has been a landmark meeting place for locals and visitors since its erection in 1838. It was built to commemorate the services of Charles, Earl Grey (1764-1845) who as Prime Minister was a tireless anti-slavery campaigner, steering the Great Reform Bill (1832) into law. I believe its actually possible to climb this monument via the 164 steps inside the column - must be a great view down Grey street and over Newcastle from up there.

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General Tips: Keelman's Hospital

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Updated by sandysmith

on Jan 15, 2005

Keelman's Hospital

Favorite Thing: We passed this lovely old Almshouse hospital, built in 1701, on our walk to the quayside of Newcastle. I noticed the sundial on its central clock tower.

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General Tips: Laing Art Gallery

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Written by sandysmith

on Sep 4, 2004

Laiing Art Gallery

Favorite Thing: The Laing Art Gallery in Newcastle was founded in 1901 (opened 1904) by Alexander Laing a Scottish wine and spirit merchant. It is the North East's principal gallery. The gallery holds a particularly good 18th- and 19th- century British collection, including paintings by the locally born Romantic painter John Martin.

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General Tips: Almost a refletion..

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Written by sandysmith

on Sep 4, 2004

Tyne Bridge reflection