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	Wallsend - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Wallsend is a town on the north bank of the River Tyne in Tyne and Wear, England.
		Wallsend has a history of shipbuilding and was the home of the Wigham Richardson shipyard, which later amalgamated to form Swan Hunter and Wigham Richardson, probably best known for building the RMS Mauretania.
		Wallsend literally means the 'end of the wall', for it is situated at the eastern end of Hadrian's Wall, built by the Romans.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wallsend

	GENUKI: Church Records - Wallsend, Northumberland Genealogy
		Wallsend, St. John the Evangelist: Records of baptisms 1937-1967, marriages 1946-1987 and banns 1953-1992 are available at Morpeth Records Centre.
		Wallsend, Holy Cross/St Peter: Records of baptisms 1669-1958, marriages 1669-1981 and burials 1672-1921 are available at Morpeth Records Centre.
		Wallsend, St Luke: Records of baptisms 1887-1970 and marriages 1887-1995 are available at Morpeth Records Centre.
	www.genuki.bpears.org.uk /NBL/Wallsend/ChurchRecords.html

	Wallsend -- Encyclopædia Britannica
		The wall extended from coast to coast across the width of northern Britain; it ran for 73 miles (118 km) from Wallsend (Segedunum) on the River Tyne in the east to Bowness on the Solway Firth in the west.
		North Tyneside includes the River Tyne industrial towns of North Shields and Wallsend, the port and coastal resort...
		Information on this Wallsend, U.K.-based educational institution for higher studies.
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-9075997?tocId=9075997

	Wallsend Hotels - Hotel Accommodation in Wallsend England United Kingdom
		(Hotel is 20 miles from Wallsend - in the town of Newcastle upon Tyne) (4 Star)
		(Hotel is 2.7 miles from Wallsend - in the town of Newcastle upon Tyne) (4 Star)
		Where 'Tyneside' takes on a whole new meaning - Copthorne Hotel Newcastle is a modern luxury hotel, situated on the city's Quayside in the historic heart of Newcastle.
	www.simplehotels.com /en/gb/wallsend

	Hadrian Lodge Hotel, Wallsend, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
		The walk along Hadrians Wall is now open from Cumbria to Wallsend, and many thousands of people are expected to complete this walk in its entirety, more details are available from the tourist board.
		We are half a mile from the new SEGEDUNUM ROMAN FORT museum which is a major attraction in the North East, because it is the last fort on the famous Roman Hadrians Wall, this is why it is named Wallsend, a full sized bath house is an interesting feature of this intriguing site.
		From the Tyne Tunnel (A19) follow the A187 to Wallsend.
	www.smoothhound.co.uk /hotels/hadrian.html

	Hadrian Lodge Hotel
		From the South A1(M) follow signs for Tyne Tunnel NOT Newcastle, Go through the tunnel and go over the first roundabout, (not up the A19), turn right on the next roundabout and follow Wallsend A187, we are 1 mile down the road on the left.
		From Newcastle City Centre follow A193 or A186 Tyne Tunnel Wallsend, both these roads take you onto the A187, follow the A187 Tyne Tunnel we are on the right 1 mile from Tyne Tunnel.
		We are 1 mile from the Tyne Tunnel (North) on the A187.
	www.hadrianlodgehotel.co.uk (640 words)

	Geordieland - A short tour of the north bank of the river Tyne, From Tynemouth to Newcastle.
		The wall originally started from Pons Aelius (Newcastle upon Tyne), and had reached westward as far as Cilurnum (Chesters) before it was decided to build an extension of the wall from the original terminus at the Tyne bridge a further 3½ miles eastwards to a new fort at Wallsend.
		Wallsend - along with the rest of Tyneside - was world renowned for its shipbuilding in days gone by.
		You can also look down the Tyne of course but there isn't as much to see as there used to be.
	www.jimflack.co.uk /geordie/geordiearea.html (640 words)

	OilOnline - The Original Online Source for the Oil Industry
		When the tidal conditions were right in the Tyne, the 305m long structure, which with helideck installed is 75m wide, was transported upriver by smaller tugs — negotiation of the river’s bends required the operation to be carefully planned in advance by Tyne river pilots using computer simulation at South Tyneside College.
		A two-hour journey saw the hull arrive at Amec’s Hadrian yard in Wallsend on 16 November, where the river had been dredged to a depth of 8m to allow the hull to be berthed at the quayside at a draft of 5.2m, ready for topsides installation.
		As the FPSO is towed along the Tyne, the final reminder of its size will come when power lines spanning the river are temporarily removed to allow the 83mlong cantilevered flare boom to pass by.
	www.oilonline.com /news/features/oe/20030904.Bonga_be.12285.asp (2881 words)

	Connexions Tyne and Wear. Freephone 0800 073 8700. Support, advice and guidance for young people. Jobs, Employment and Training
		Connexions Tyne and Wear cannot guarantee the absolute accuracy of the data presented and cannot be responsible for any decision, result or outcome arising from the use of the data by a third party.
		Connexions Tyne and Wear is a confidential advice and support service for all 13-19 year olds (up to age 25 for young people with special needs).
		Connexions Tyne and Wear is made up of two former North East career services, Tyneside Careers and Sunderland Careers and we cover the whole of Tyne and Wear in the North East which includes Sunderland, Newcastle Upon Tyne, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, and Gateshead.
	www.connexions-tw.co.uk (15712 words)

	River Tyne Ships
		The keel of the R.M.S. Mauretania was laid down in 1904 at Wallsend Shipyard on the River Tyne.
		Turbinia was built on the Tyne, it was once the world's fastest vessel.
		The current HMS YORK is the twelfth to use the name, she was launched on 20th June 1982 at Wallsend...www.royal-navy.mod.uk
	www.afundit.co.uk /Tyneships1.htm (301 words)

	Museum Prize Readers Poll - Tyne and Wear Museums - 24 Hour Museum - official guide to UK museums, galleries, exhibitions and heritage
		North Tyneside Arts and Nexus, the body which runs Tyne and Wear Metro, commissioned artist Michael Pinsky to create a contemporary art project linking Wallsend Metro Station with nearby Segedunum, the Roman fort at the eastern end of Hadrian’s Wall.
		The centrepiece of the project, on permanent display at the metro station and at Segedunum Museum, is H Murus, a copy of the Tyne and Wear metro map but with the place names in Latin.
		Wallsend Metro Station where many 'exhibits' were installed.
	www.24hourmuseum.org.uk /nwh_gfx_en/ART20315.html (916 words)

	River Tyne, England - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The lower reaches of the Tyne were, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, one of the world's most important centres of shipbuilding, and there are still major shipyards at Wallsend on the north of the river and Jarrow on the south.
		The Tyne was a major route for the export of coal from the 13th century until the decline of the coalfields of North East England in the second half of the 20th century.
		To support the shipbuilding and export industries of Tyneside, the lower reaches of the river were extensively remodelled during the second half of the 19th century, with islands removed and bends in the course of the river straightened.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/River_Tyne,_England (916 words)

	Wallsend's History
		Wallsend got its name from the fact that it was the eastern terminus of Hadrian& with a fort and a length of Wall going down to the Tyne.
		Wallsend and Willington, in the Middle Ages, belonged to the Prior and Convent of Durham.
		In modern times the meaning of Wallsend would seem to refer to its demolition, since it almost completely disappeared under shipyards; much stone had been previously used for housing and walls.
	members.tripod.com /%7ENewcastleUponTyne/wallsendhistory.html (916 words)

	Wallsend Old Church, Northumberland. Tyne & Wear. Segedunum.
		Wallsend was included in the parish of Jarrow, and it is well known that the monastery and church of Jarrow originated in Saxon times.
		Thereafter the church at Wallsend was dependent on and associated with the monastery.
		An ancient bridle-path follows the windings of the stream, which flows eastward to the Tyne, and from the bank of which access is gained by a series of flights of antique stone stairs to the ruins of the old church on the adjoining heights.
	www.sandmartyn.freeserve.co.uk /wallsend/wec.html (916 words)

	Hotels in Wallsend accommodation - Wallsend hotels Tyne and Wear
		Wallsend is 2 miles east of Newcastle upon Tyne, 3 miles north of Gateshead and 15 miles north of Durham.
		From Wallsend you are well placed to explore Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and Durham with their coastal fortresses, magnificent cities, forests and valleys, pretty villages, wide empty beaches and the evocative ruins of Hadrian's Wall.
		To dial a number in Wallsend from outside the UK: dial the International Access Code of the country you are calling from - follow that by the Country Code for the country you are calling to (44 for the UK) - dial the local area code omitting the initial ‘0’ e.g.
	www.kayukay.co.uk /wallsendhotels.html (916 words)

	Telegraph Sport Wallsend still building for the future
		The gritty Tyneside town of Wallsend has two proud traditions that will be forever inextricably linked to one another - shipbuilding and football.
		Carrick, who was brought up in Wallsend and used to idolise Beardsley, joined the club at the age of four, and was a centre-forward before being converted to a midfield role after agreeing to join West Ham at the age of 14.
		Workers at the yard, four miles east of Newcastle, had also been responsible for creating the Wallsend Boys' Club in 1903 by stumping up the cash for a corrugated iron shed, thus setting up an organisation that would eventually launch the careers of some 50 professional footballers.
	www.sport.telegraph.co.uk /sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2005/10/06/sfnyou06.xml&sSheet=/sport/2005/10/06/ixfooty.html (916 words)

	Wallsend Pensioners
		Wallsend Peoples' Centre, 10 Frank Street, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear.
		Bill Bowman Contact: 0191-263 8220 or via the Wallsend Peoples' Centre
		George Dunn Contact: 0191-262 9384 or via the Wallsend Peoples' Centre
	neuag.gn.apc.org /pensions/Wallsend/wallsend.html (916 words)

	Map Wallsend at Local.co.uk
		The APTT is located in Wallsend, a small industrial suburb of Newcastle upon Tyne, England, that used to be know for shipbuilding (less so now, but Swan Hunters still goes strong!).
		Wallsend accommodation providers - our website includes Wallsend hotels, guest houses, bed and breakfasts, inns, plus self-catering accommodation in or near Wallsend.
		Wallsend Accommodation and Accommodation near Wallsend from where-to-stay.co.uk
	www.local.co.uk /Wallsend/Map (916 words)

	Wallsend
		The Roman fort at Wallsend is called Segedunum which means 'strong fort'.
		It's on the north side of the River Tyne, a few miles from the east coast.
		Wallsend is a busy town in North East England.
	www.afundit.co.uk /Wallsend1.htm (916 words)

	Wallsend: 3D View of the Web
		Wallsend - Directory Home Encylopedia Directory eShowcase Sitemap Privacy Contact Us Top: Regional: Europe: United Kingdom: England: Tyne and Wear: Wallsend Travel and Tourism (other...) Colebrook and Burgess - Dealers for Audi, VW and Skoda cars.
		Wallsend - Wallsend Includes etchings and descriptions of many of the areas historical buildings, an events calendar and links to development plans.
		Wallsend RSL and Community Club - Wallsend RSL and Community Club Listing entertainment, dining in cafe or restaurant and featuring menu, membership information.
	www.resolve3d.com /Regional/Oceania/Australia/NewSouthWales/Localities/W/Wallsend (916 words)

	Wallsend CE Primary School, North Tyneside, Tyne And Wear
		Comments: Wallsend CE Primary School, (Local education authority: North Tyneside) is a Primary School in Wallsend, Tyne And Wear.
		Wallsend CE Primary School, North Tyneside, Tyne And Wear
		Teach at Wallsend CE Primary School, register today.
	www.axcis.co.uk /46540.html (916 words)

	Touring Hadrian's Wall on Britannia
		Hadrian's Wall stretched some seventy-three and half modern miles from Bowness, on the Solway in the east, to Wallsend on the Tyne in the west.
		Though the area was abandoned for a push north in the AD 140s, by AD 161, it was firmly established as the Imperial border.
		It consisted of a fifteen Roman foot high stone wall behind a V-shaped ditch.
	www.britannia.com /tours/hadrianswall (916 words)

	HMS Ark Royal built at Swan Hunter, Wallsend
		HMS Ark Royal being built at Swan Hunter - River Tyne- Wallsend
		The keel was laid on 7th December 1978 and she was launched by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother on 20th June 1981.
		The aircraft carrier, HMS Ark Royal (the fifth vessel to bear the name) was built at Swan Hunter in Wallsend.
	www.mg002b3988.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk /arkroyal.htm (916 words)

	River Tyne, England - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The lower reaches of the Tyne were, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, one of the world's most important centres of shipbuilding, and there are still major shipyards at Wallsend on the north of the river and Jarrow on the south.
		The Tyne was a major route for the export of coal from the 13th century until the decline of the coalfields of North East England in the second half of the 20th century.
		To support the shipbuilding and export industries of Tyneside, the lower reaches of the river were extensively remodelled during the second half of the 19th century, with islands removed and bends in the course of the river straightened.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/River_Tyne (916 words)

	River Tyne, England - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The lower reaches of the Tyne were, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, one of the world's most important centres of shipbuilding, and there are still major shipyards at Wallsend on the north of the river and Jarrow on the south.
		The Tyne was a major route for the export of coal from the 13th century until the decline of the coalfields of North East England in the second half of the 20th century.
		It enters the county of Tyne and Wear at Prudhoe and continues through Blaydon, the seven bridges of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, then Gateshead and Jarrow to the Tyne Tunnel, North Shields and finally to Tynemouth and South Shields and the North Sea.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tyne (389 words)

	River Tyne, England - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The lower reaches of the Tyne were, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, one of the world's most important centres of shipbuilding, and there are still major shipyards at Wallsend on the north of the river and Jarrow on the south.
		The Tyne was a major route for the export of coal from the 13th century until the decline of the coalfields of North East England in the second half of the 20th century.
		To support the shipbuilding and export industries of Tyneside, the lower reaches of the river were extensively remodelled during the second half of the 19th century, with islands removed and bends in the course of the river straightened.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/River_Tyne,_England (389 words)

	Hadrian's Wall - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Hadrian's Wall ran for 120 km, virtually due west, from Wallsend on the River Tyne to the shore of the Solway Firth.
		Within a few years it was decided to add a total of 14 full-sized forts along the length of the wall, including Housesteads and Birdoswald, each holding between 500 and 1000 auxiliary troops (no legions were posted to the wall).
		Some of the larger forts along the wall, such as Chesters and Housesteads, were built on top of the footings of milecastles or turrets, showing the change of plan.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hadrians_Wall (389 words)

	The Construction Of Hadrian's Wall
		When it was finished the Wall was 80 Roman miles long (117km or 73 modern miles) and stretched from Wallsend on the river Tyne in the east to Bowness-on-Solway in the west.
		In fact some of the turrets and sections of wall that had already been built were demolished to make room for the new forts.
		The turrets and milecastles allowed Roman soldiers to watch what was happening along the whole length of the frontier.
	museums.ncl.ac.uk /wallnet/wall/wall.htm (389 words)

	ArchitectureWeek - Building - Gateshead Millennium Bridge - 2001.0117
		The award winning bridge, designed by consulting engineers Gifford and Partners with architects Wilkinson Eyre, was built by Gateshead-based construction company, Harbour & General, in the AMEC yard in Wallsend, some six miles (9.6 kilometers) downriver from Newcastle and Gateshead.
		The new structure is the latest addition to the Tyne's famous bridge collection that covers a half-mile stretch of the river.
		The Gateshead Millennium Bridge with its predecessor, the Tyne Bridge, in the background.
	www.architectureweek.com /2001/0117/building_1-2.html (1393 words)

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