George Stephenson Memorial

George Stephenson Memorial is a monument in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. George Stephenson Memorial is situated nearby to the memorial Gate Pier Of The Old Grammar School, as well as near the pub Liberty House.

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Type: Monument
Description: memorial in Newcastle upon Tyne
Also known as: “Statue of George Stephenson”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Newcastle railway station and St James’ Park.

Newcastle railway station

Railway station

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Newcastle is a railway station in the city of Newcastle upon Tyne, in Tyne and Wear, England. It is a principal stop on the East Coast Main Line, around 268 miles north of London King's Cross. Newcastle railway station is situated 520 feet southwest of George Stephenson Memorial.

St James’ Park

Stadium

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St. James' Park is a football stadium in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It is the home of Newcastle United. With a seating capacity of 52,264, it is the 9th largest football stadium in England. St James’ Park is situated 2,600 feet northwest of George Stephenson Memorial.

North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers

Museum

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The North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers, commonly known as The Mining Institute, is a British Royal Chartered learned society and membership organisation dedicated to advancing science and technology in the North and promoting the research and preservation of knowledge relating to mining and mechanical engineering.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Grainger Town and Chinatown.

Grainger Town

Suburb

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Grainger Town is the historic commercial centre of Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It covers approximately 36 ha. Almost all of Grainger Town is in Newcastle's Central Conservation Area, one of the first designated in England.

Chinatown

Locality

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The Chinatown in Newcastle is a district of Newcastle upon Tyne, located in the west of the city, on the edge of the shopping and commercial centre, along Stowell Street.