On the northern bank of the river Tyne, opposite the Gateshead are of Blaydon in north east England, lies Newburn, a semi rural village dating from which Roman remains have been discovered close to Hardrians Wall. The site of a dispute between two claimants to the Earl of Northumberland in 1072, the local parish church was destroyed in a fire. In 1640 the Battle of Newburn Ford took place when the Scots, under the command of the Earl of Leven, defeated the English whom they outnumbered 7 to 1, at what was the lowest fordable point on the Tyne at that time. They marched on and occupied Newcastle upon Tyne, the area of Scotswood marking their position. The ford was used by Oliver Cromwell and has since been known as Cromwell’s Ford. George Stephenson, the famous engineer was married in Newburn parish church but it was steam pioneer William Hedley, who was born in Newburn that built the first locomotive, the Puffing Billy, in 1812 – two years before his rivals. After the Industrial Revolution, the town became heavily industrialised with steel making, coal mining and chemical manufacturing all thriving industries. The town, along with many others in the locality, became part of Newcastle upon Tyne and the metropolitan borough of Tyne & Wear in 1972
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Places to Stay near Newburn
Ryton Park Country House Hotel (0.85 miles)
The Ryton Park Country House Hotel offers its guests superb accommodation in a secluded position and surroundings. Those visiting Ryton Park for the first time are often surprised to discover the facilities ... More
Hedgefield House Hotel (0.91 miles)
Close House Hotel (2.44 miles)
Close House Hotel offers everything that you would expect from a venue, 19 luxurious appointed bedrooms with ultra modern bathrooms, our award winning Bewickes Restaurant offering lunch and dinner, excellent meeting and ... More | visit website
Bluebird Hotel (3.05 miles)
Bluebird Hotel offers rooms suitable to your needs at the cheapest rates in town. Our objective is to provide a comfortable stay to you at budget prices so that you ... More
Roselodge House (3.05 miles)
Express by Holiday Inn - Newcastle Metro Centre (3.07 miles)
Conveniently located off the A1 at the Metro Centre, this hotel is 10 minutes from Newcastle city centre. It is walking distance from 3 restaurants and public transport. The Express by Holiday ... More
Innkeeper's Lodge Newcastle Airport (3.34 miles)
The Innkeeper's Lodge Newcastle Airport is situated just off the A1 on the outskirts of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, this lodge is adjacent to the Kenton Bank Toby Carvery on the B6918.All 30 ... More
Novotel Newcastle Airport (3.41 miles)
Premier Inn Newcastle Airport (South) (3.50 miles)
Gibside (3.65 miles)
Ideally situated for business or leisure. Five minutes from the A1M and MetroCentre at Gateshead - easy access to Newcastle City Centre. Historic Village location. Extensive car / coach parking facilities. 'Paco's' Restaurant offers A ... More | visit websiteBrit Quote: |
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