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Tyne and WearWallsend

Established by the Romans, Wallsend takes its name from its location at the eastern end of Hadrian's Wall.  Modern Wallsend, dates from the late-18th century and was originally a coal mining centre. 

The town later became a world famous centre for shipbuilding.  Wallsend was the home of the Wigham Richardson shipyard which ammalgamated to become Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson.

One of the most famous ships produced by this shipyard was the RMS Mauritania.  Launched in 1906, the express liner held the blue ribband for the fastest crossing of the Atlantic for 22 years.

Today Wallsend has a more diversified economy, although the River Tyne still provides significant employment for the town's population. 

Wallsend's major tourist attraction is the Roman fort of Segedunum, the eastern outpost of Hadrian's Wall.  Constructed in AD122, Hadrian's Wall extended from Wallsend in the east to Bowness-on-Solway in the west and was designed to defend the Roman Empire from the barbarians to the north. 

Segedunum means 'strong fort' and for 300 years it housed a garrison of 600 Roman soldiers.

Today the Segedunum Roman Fort, Baths and Museum is the gateway to this famous World Heritage site.  Segedunum contains the excavated foundations of the fort and a reconstructed Roman bath.  The museum displays items found during the excavations.   Part of the original wall can be seen across the street from the museum. 

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Hadrian Lodge Hotel Hadrian Road Wallsend NE28 6HH  MAP
Friendly, attentive staff and a relaxed atmosphere are the main attractions of our hotel. With tasty cooked food served throughout the day until 9.00pm. and the bar open 24 hours for residents.

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Dorset Arms Hotel Dorset Avenue Wallsend NE28 8DX  MAP
Dorset Arms Hotel is located 10 minutes’ drive from both Newcastle city centre and the sandy beach of Whitley Bay. The hotel garden features a small family of white doves and 2 owls. Hadrian’s Wall is just 1 mile from the hotel.

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Towns near Wallsend To Visit - straight line distance:

Hebburn Tourist Information (1.15 miles) Jarrow Tourist Information (1.90 miles) Newcastle-upon-Tyne Tourist Information (3.47 miles) Gateshead Tourist Information (3.56 miles)

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