Newcastle Upon Tyne is a city situated on the banks of the River Tyne in the North East region of England. The city grew as an important centre for the wool trade and it later became a major coal mining area. The port developed in the 16th century and, along with the shipyards lower down the river, was amongst the worlds largest shipbuilding and ship-repairing centres.

The Newcastle of today is more widely reknowned as being a city which revolves heavily around business and culture, with a particular reputation for its nightlife.

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Gateshead Metro Centre


The Metro Centre is a shopping mall is located in Gateshead, Newcastle and currently holds the title of 'largest shopping centre' in the European Union. The centre currently has around 342 stores occupying over 1.818million square feet of retail floor space. Additional retail space is available in the adjoining retail park which houses larger shops.



Eldon Square, Newcastle City Centre

Old Eldon Square is a public square located on Blackett Street, Newcastle. As well as green space the square is the site of a war memorial and location for the city's Remembrance Day commemoration. In the 1960s the west and north terraces around the square were demolished to be replaced by part of Eldon Square Shopping Centre which now dominates Old Eldon Square. Some renovation was completed in 2008 and the square now features new landscaping and ground level access to the shopping centre.
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