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Newcastle upon Tyne is more commonly known as just Newcastle and is a city in north-eastern England. Surrounding Newcastle are several cities that are closely linked to Newcastle and all these cities together make up a large urban unit known as Tyneside. The city got its name from the new castle which was built by the Normans in 1080 to secure an important crossing over the Tyne River. Large parts of the castle remain intact, including the main building and gate, but they were separated by a railway line in the 19 th century. |