Tyne and Wear

Tyne and Wear is a metropolitan county in North East England, centred on the conurbation straddling the rivers Tyne and Wear as they approach the North Sea. The county encompasses the cities of Newcastle upon Tyne and Sunderland, along with the towns of Gateshead, South Shields, and Tynemouth. Newcastle, the dominant urban centre, is known for its grand Victorian architecture, the iconic Tyne Bridge, and the medieval castle keep from which it takes its name. The county has a strong industrial heritage in shipbuilding, coal export, and engineering, and is also renowned for its vibrant cultural scene and distinctive Geordie identity.