Market Shaker opened its doors at the end of August 2019 and became an instant hit. This fantastic venue, which describes itself as a bar, dancehall and garden, has now firmly established itself as one of the most popular hang-outs in town. Complete with extensive outdoor seating, its an obvious choice for many during the...
Thousands of people travel between these two cities each day. But which is the best way to make the journey between Newcastle and London? There are many options to choose from. But a lot will depend on your personal preferences and circumstances at the time of travel. This guide should help you decide which method...
There are many great cities in England, but none of them compare to Newcastle upon Tyne. Each year, scores of people move to the North East and settle in this fantastic city – here we look at some of the reasons why it’s such a popular choice. Rich in history architecturally and culturally Newcastle Upon...
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 Metroland’. We have posted several old photos of Metroland on the Newcastle Uncovered Facebook page and...
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 shared are those that take a historic look...
We are sure you all know (and enjoyed watching) the popular TV show ‘Auf Wiedersehen, Pet’ – probably the most famous TV show associated with Newcastle. It follows the adventures of 7 British construction workers who head abroad to find work. It first aired on UK TV in 1983 and continued for 4 series in...
‘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 features some of Newcastle’s most well-known landmarks and includes footage of people getting on with their day...
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 shared some fascinating old pictures of the Tyne Bridge on our Facebook page in the past,...
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. It’s interesting to take a step back and remember the glory days of our favourite old nightclubs. After all, these...
Newcastle was recently named as the most friendly place in England and Geordie was also voted as the ‘most intelligent sounding accent‘. And now we can reveal that our city has topped another list that we can be proud of. The European Commission recently announced the results of their annual survey which looks at quality of live...
