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)

Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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

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