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Wallsend (/ ˌ w ɔː l z ˈ ɛ n d /) is a town in North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, England, at the eastern end of Hadrian's Wall. It has a population of 43,842 and lies 4 miles (6.5 kilometres) east of Newcastle upon Tyne .
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Modern Wallsend is an industrial town. Engineering has long been an important activity; the 19th-century engineer George Stephenson, principal inventor of the railway locomotive, and his son Robert lived there for some time. Shipbuilding, mining, and the manufacture of glass all once played a major part in the town’s economy.
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Willington Quay and Howdon are situated along the Tyne to the east of Wallsend. Willington was first mentioned in Saxon times when it was the home to a man called Bernard. However these lands were likely centred on the original old village of Willington which is further to the north of the Tyne and Willington Quay.
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Wallsend on Tyne is a town in Tyne and Wear in the northeast of England. Wallsend has about 42,700 residents. ... Location: North Tyneside, England, United Kingdom ...
Wallsend derives its name as the location of the end of Hadrian’s Wall. The town hosted the fort Segedunum which protected the eastern end of Hadrian’s Wall. In dedication to the Romans, Latin signs are dotted throughout the town. Much of Wallsend’s early industry was driven by coal mining. The Wallsend Colliery consisted of 7 pits which ...
Top Attractions in Wallsend. See all. These rankings are informed by traveler reviews—we consider the quality, quantity, recency, consistency of reviews, and the number of page views over time. 2023. 1. Segedunum Roman Fort and Museum. 303. Historic Sites. Part of the Hadrian's Wall UNESCO World Heritage Site, Segedunum is the most excavated ...
A mix of the charming, modern, and tried and true. See all. Dorset Arms Hotel. 208. from $73/night. Manhattans. 63. from $36/night. Hebburn Bed and Breakfast.
