Newcastle

Ballast Hills is a largely forgotten, unconsecrated burial site in the heart of Newcastle. Also known locally as Grannies Fields or Plaguey Fields, it became the final resting place for generations of

Tyne & Wear Archivesa Discovery Museum, Blandford Square, Newcastle NE1 4JA t 0191 277 2248 e archives@northeastmuseums. org.uk w twarchives.org.uk Tyne & Wear Archives preserves material from locatio

East is a place where past and present live in perfect harmony. For a glimpse of England’s industrial past while experiencing the vibrancy of a contemporary city, look no further than Newcastle upon T

30-minute birder Amanda Tuke follows the Ouseburn to the Tyne in search of urban nature and the city’s most intriguing residents

PLYMOUTH holds a unique place in history, mainly thanks to the perfect natural harbour where the River Tamar meets the sea. It was here the English fleet was at anchor, when Sir Francis Drake carried

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