50 Gems of Tyne and Wear: The History & Heritage of the Most Iconic Places

Tyne and Wear is a young county with a rich industrial history, beaches, countryside sites, and cultural attractions, including the Theatre Royal, Sage Gateshead, and the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art. 50 Gems of Tyne and Wear explores these places and their history, providing glimpses of the past and present, industrial heritage, leisure, arts and culture, and key annual events.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 15 May 2024
Publisher: Amberley Publishing

Tyne and Wear, a relatively young county established in 1974, encompasses the boroughs of Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, and Sunderland. With a rich industrial history, including coal, shipbuilding, and engineering, the county boasts a diverse landscape. However, its beaches, countryside sites, and country parks attract many visitors. Culture plays a significant role, with notable attractions such as Newcastle's Theatre Royal, Sage Gateshead, and the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art. The county also hosts the Great North Run, a renowned sporting event. 50 Gems of Tyne and Wear delves into the numerous places and their history that make this region unique. It explores natural features, cities, towns, villages, buildings, and historical sites, offering glimpses of the past and present, industrial heritage, leisure, arts, and culture, and key annual events. While some attractions are well-known, others are relatively unknown but hold fascinating stories. Each location is accompanied by high-quality photographs to enhance the visual experience.

Weight: 310g
Dimension: 232 x 164 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781398114739