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Newcastle upon Tyne

Answer the questions about Newcastle upon Tyne, entering your answer into the box below.
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In which county is Newcastle upon Tyne?
Tyne and Wear
Where do Newcastle united play their games? (not the rebranded name)
St James' Park
In which Yorkshire town is Newcastle Brown Ale now brewed?
Tadcaster
In what year did the Great North Run begin?
1981
Hadrian's Wall can still be seen in areas of the city, but how long in miles was the wall?
73
Fill in the Blank. Taking _______ to Newcastle.
Coals
In what year was the Tyne Bridge officially opened?
1928
Which street has been named one of the finest streets in England?
Grey Street
They first met working on Byker Grove and have now won numerous awards for presenting, who are they?
Ant and Dec
What is the name of the city shopping centre opened in 1960?
Eldon Square
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What long running event is held on the Town Moor every summer?
The Hoppings
What regional nickname do people from Newcastle have?
Geordie
At which Hospital in the City is the A&E department now found?
Royal Victoria Infirmary
In which year did the Theatre Royal first open?
1837
What is Newcastle's answer to the Tube?
Metro
What is the name of Newcastle's local Newspaper?
Evening Chronicle
Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner is better know as?
Sting
Nelson's successor after Trafalgar was born in Newcastle upon Tyne in 1748. What was his surname?
Collingwood
Which iconic NUFC player had a bar named after them until it's recent name change?
Alan Shearer
Norman Foster designed which (technically Gateshead located) quayside building?
The Sage Gateshead
Quizzer4life
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Level 32
Nov 7, 2020
the hoppings is not a long running event. It is a fun fair
xandermark
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Level 30
Mar 21, 2021
It's taken place every June for years, I'd argue that constitutes a long-running event...
tommuelmerson
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Level 57
May 26, 2021
I read it as long 'running event', and all I could think of was the Great North Run
xandermark
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Level 30
Mar 21, 2021
"The Sage" should probably be accepted
tommuelmerson
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Level 57
May 26, 2021
Could you accept just 'Shearer' and 'Chronicle'
milliewaltonx
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Level 31
Apr 17, 2022
Accept the sage and accept chronicle NOW
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