Newcastle, which lies on the north bank of the River Tyne, has been a
major city in the north-east of England since the Middle Ages. The stone
castle, from which it derives its name, still stands, and the city first
became prosperous because of its coal trade, later developing as a
centre for shipbuilding and other heavy engineering. Newcastle has
retained much of its eighteenth- and nineteenth-century fabric while
developing itself as a modern city in recent decades. Heavy industry has
declined but the city has regenerated many areas, as well as building
exciting new developments, attracting many to this thriving city. For
those who are proud to live in Newcastle, as well as those visiting,
this book is a must. Look through these photographs and you will quickly
see why this city has such enduring appeal.