Newcastle History

Historical facts about Tyneside. This is a mighty town, built upon solid ground. and everything they tried so hard to kill, we will rebuild!

[Newcastle History @GeordieHistory]

39 years ago today, Muhammad Ali visited Tyneside. #TheGreatest #1977

[Tyne & Wear Archives @TWArchives]

#onthisday 1650 Oliver Cromwell stayed in #Newcastle on his way to meet the Scots at Dunbar (Sykes) #northeast

[Newcastle History @GeordieHistory]

On this day in 2010 Gazza turned up at Rothbury with a fishing rod, a cooked chicken, one can of lager and a dressing gown. #moaty

[Prof. Steve Black @B1ackie]

What a great year for teams who get stuck in ! Leicester, Burnley, Iceland , Wales ! England Rugby in Aussie & South Africa ! Teamwork wins.

[Newcastle History @GeordieHistory]

100 years ago Tanner Milburn, grandfather of Jackie and Bobby Charlton was buried alive by a shell at the Somme. Dug out & became a POW

[Newcastle History @GeordieHistory]

1st July 1916 our own Tyneside Scottish & Irish regiments of the Northumberland Fusiliers took part in The Battle of the Somme.#LestWeForget

[Newcastle History @GeordieHistory]

June 30th #1887 saw the end of the 2-day Temperance Festival on the Town Moor. "The proceedings were in every way successful” #Hoppings

[JamPacker @JamPacker]

Was there..... https://t.co/8Zk8Ck4Oed

[Newcastle History @GeordieHistory]

47!!! Years ago. #11June #1969.

[Newcastle History @GeordieHistory]

George Stephenson born in Wylam 9th June 1761. "The Father of Railways" and inventor of the Stephenson Safety Lamp.

[Newcastle History @GeordieHistory]

The last Blaydon Race in 1916 ended in a riot & the weigh house smashed when the fav 'Anxious moments' romped home but was then disqualified

[Newcastle History @GeordieHistory]

Sheila Swinburne, Queen of the Blaydon Races - iconic photo on Scotswood Rd 1962. #9thJoon

[Newcastle History @GeordieHistory]

#OnThisDay Sheila Swinburne was Queen of the Blaydon Races for the 100th b'day celebrations of the song #1962

[Newcastle History @GeordieHistory]

@joan_milne to promote his own show at the Mechanics Hall on the 9th June.

[Newcastle History @GeordieHistory]

@MLManley1 @turnipheadpic is that the Burton House? Used to be a great pub.

[Newcastle History @GeordieHistory]

#OnThisDay Geordie Ridley first sang 'The Blaydon Races' in Balmbras Music Hall at the testimonial of Harry Clasper. #1862

[Newcastle History @GeordieHistory]

#OnThisDay #2009 Ronnie Lambert died. RIP Bonny Lad. #HomeNewcastle "You can keep your London wine"

[Newcastle History @GeordieHistory]

331 years ago today, King James II issued a grant annexing Castle Garth from Northumberland into the jurisdiction of Newcastle. #1685 #15May

[Newcastle History @GeordieHistory]

@GallowgateShots no leadership present at the club for most of the season. Including owner, board, manager, captain and senior players.