Newcastle Uncovered

Metroland rollercoaster

Remembering the Metroland rollercoaster

Metroland was a feature of the MetroCentre for over 20 years – opening in February 1988 and closing for the final time in April 2008. Originally costing in excess of £20m, Metroland was refurbished in 1996 and renamed ‘New...

Newcastle shopping in the 1970s

Newcastle shopping in the 1960s and 1970s

We have posted loads of videos and photos of Newcastle on our Facebook page over the years. People seem to love the time-lapse videos we have shared that capture day to day life in Newcastle as it is now but perhaps the most popular posts we have...

Newcastle in Motion

Newcastle in Motion

‘Newcastle in Motion’ is a stunning time-lapse film created by Jack Fisher. His aim was to explore Newcastle and Gateshead from its rooftops and capture the iconic skyline before moving down to the streets below. This stunning video...

Tyne Bridge under construction in 1928

Building of the Tyne Bridge 1928

It’s Newcastle’s most famous landmark. A structure that is admired throughout the world and has even been copied, although some people dispute that the Sydney Harbour Bridge was based on our beloved Tyne Bridge. The Tyne Bridge We have...

Old Newcastle nightclubs

Old Newcastle nightclubs

In such a fast-paced industry with new clubs frequently coming and going, we take a look at some old Newcastle nightclubs that are no longer operating but left fond memories with thousands of party goers. Foundation “Former...