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Newcastle upon Tyne

noun

  1. a port in NE England in Newcastle upon Tyne unitary authority, Tyne and Wear, near the mouth of the River Tyne opposite Gateshead: Roman remains; engineering industries, including ship repairs; two universities (1937, 1992). Pop: 189 863 (2001) Often shortened toNewcastle
  2. a unitary authority in NE England, in Tyne and Wear. Pop: 266 600 (2003 est). Area: 112 sq km (43 sq miles)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Catalogue of books on art, from the Newcastle-upon-Tyne Library.

There is a service of steam trams in the principal streets, and three fine bridges connect the town with Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

The first of these appeared at Newcastle-upon-Tyne, so early as the month of October.

Railroads, although evidently of ancient origin, were first used near Newcastle-upon-Tyne, in 1650.

Stone props for the support of the rails substituted for timber in 1797, at Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

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