Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey
Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey KG PC, known as Viscount Howick between 1806 and 1807, was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 22 November 1830 to 16 July 1834. A member of the Whig Party, he backed significant reform of the British government and was among the primary architects of the Reform Act 1832. His government also saw the abolition of slavery in the British Empire. In addition to his political achievements, he has come to be associated with Earl Grey tea.
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Isn't it Lovely-11: Newcastle upon Tyne
Let's discover Newcastle. See the statue of Charles Grey. The Earl Grey blend, or Earl Grey's Mixture, is assumed to be named after Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey, British Prime Minister in the 1830s and author of the Reform Bill of 1832. And let's make a walk over the Millennium Bridge and see how it opens. And don't forget to see . . . Vampire Rabit! Just behind Saint Nicholas Cathedral.
Grey's Monument, Newcastle
Views from the top of Newcastle's Grey's monument.
Monument at Newcastle upon Tyne
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Grey's Monument is dedicatedt to Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey built in 1838 in the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne. It was erected to acclaim Earl Grey for the passing of the Great Reform Act of 1832 and stands at the head of Grey Street. It consists of a statue of Lord Grey standing atop a 40 m high column. The column was designed by local architects John and Benjamin Green, and the statue was created by the sculptor Edward Hodges Baily (creator of Nelson's statue in Trafalgar Square).
The monument lends its name to Monument Metro station, a station on the Tyne and Wear Metro located directly underneath, and to the Monument Mall Shopping Centre. The surrounding area is simply known as Monument.
A spiral staircase leads to a viewing platform at the top of the monument, which is occasionally opened to the public. The monument was originally on a traffic island and was surrounded by railings. These railings are no longer present, and the area around the monument is now pedestrianised.
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Parish Church of St Andrews, Newcastle upon Tyne
St Andrew's Church, Newcastle upon Tyne is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England in Newcastle upon Tyne.
The church dates from the 12th century, but is mainly of 13th and 14th century construction. The porch was re-fronted in 1726. Other restoration work was undertaken in 1866 by Fowler.
The composer Charles Avison was buried by the north porch in 1795.
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Haltwhistle to Alston
Trip on branch line a few days before closure in May 1976. Quality not good as it is standard 8mm but it's viewable.
Shieldfield montage
A two minute montage of an area of Newcastle Upon Tyne called Shieldfield, made by me and Stu Grey, for an exhibition for northumbria university
A walk around Newcastle City Centre
A walk around the historic city centre of Newcastle Upon Tyne, taking in the city's oldest church, a famous football club, the electric light bulb, the birthplace of a Catholic leader, haunted theatres and a hospital which wasn't a hospital...
Narrated by Andrew White
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St Thomas The Martyr, Newcastle
Alan Hull Tribute at Newcastle City Hall 2012
A plaque unveiled on Thursday 19th July 2012 commemorating the 135 performances by Alan Hull at Newcastle City Hall. A great songwriter, poet and performer and a fine ambassador for music in the North East.
The Gateshead Grey Richard Hall
This full length documentary follows the amazing story of Robert Hall who was abducted by aliens in 1940 in Gateshead. Richard D. Hall (no relation) searches for answers and evidence in this.
This full length documentary follows the amazing story of Robert Hall who was abducted by aliens in 1940 in Gateshead. Richard D. Hall (no relation) searches for answers and evidence in this.
This full length documentary follows the amazing story of Robert Hall who was abducted by aliens in 1940 in Gateshead. Richard D. Hall (no relation) searches for answers and evidence in this.
BALTIC Bites: Zoe Walker & Neil Bromwich: Worker's Maypole
For the Great Exhibition of the North, Zoe Walker & Neil Bromwich have transformed Grey’s Monument into The Worker’s Maypole in an act of celebration that brings focus to the collective values at the heart of the North of England. The Worker’s Maypole pays tribute to and affirms the North’s achievements and feats for equality.
Grey’s Monument stands in the heart of Newcastle, a tribute not only to Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey who led the passing of the Great Reform Act 1832, but also as a symbol of the area’s role in supporting a fairer society. The monument will become a temporary Worker’s Maypole displaying the accolades of society, health, education, science, art and fellowship for all; placing at the heart of civic space the shared principles that have been and remain significant to the communities of the North.
Tyne Yard 12th November 2011
Into the sun at 09.00
Tyne Aerial
Video of Tyne Aerial over Yard
A4s at Tyne Yard
Sir Nigel Gresley & Bittern in disguise exchanging train in Tyne Yard with the Great Britain 1V tour.
If You Do 1 Thing in Newcastle, Australia, make sure it's the heritage walk
If You Do 1 Thing - Heritage Walk - Newcastle, NSW
THE 1 THING TO DO IN NEWCASTLE, NSW IS TO TAKE IN THE VIEWS FROM THE MEMORIAL WALK
In a nutshell, it's: HISTORY, SCENERY & EXERCISE
Facts:
Constructed to commemorate the centenary of Anzac landing on Gallipoli, the elevated boardwalk provides 430 metres of unrivalled coastal views.
Newcastle locals, known as Novocastrians, flock to the walkway.
THE walkway connects Strzelecki Lookout point to the city’s iconic Bar Beach.
The Memorial walk’s materials celebrate the centenary of hunter steel production.
The viewing platform mid-way is a great place to catch paragliders and drones.
The cliff top bridge features inscribed steel silhouettes of soldiers.
The path is open 24 hours a day and is lit at night for safety.
Limited parking is available close to Strzelecki Lookout at the top of the walk.
Ciné File
Filmed by Alex Smith
On location in Newcastle, NSW, Australia
Film date January 2017
Music Good For You by THBD soundcloud.com/thbdsultan
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DB 60015 TnT 60054 on 6H95 @ Carlisle 21/08/12
Top N Tail Tugs @ Carlisle. DB Schenker's 60015 and 60054 pass at 19:59 with 6H95 Carlisle Yard - Haydon Bridge. This was all filmed on the 21st August 2012. Enjoy!
Top of Grey’s Monument Tour
Inscription on the pedestal:
THIS COLUMN WAS ERECTED IN 1838
TO COMMEMORATE
THE SERVICES RENDERED TO HIS COUNTRY BY
CHARLES EARL GREY K.G.
WHO, DURING AN ACTIVE POLITICAL CAREER OF
NEARLY HALF A CENTURY
WAS THE CONSTANT ADVOCATE OF PEACE
AND THE FEARLESS AND CONSISTENT CHAMPION OF
CIVIL AND RELIGIOUS LIBERTY.
HE FIRST DIRECTED HIS EFFORTS TO THE AMENDMENT
OF THE REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE IN 1792,
AND WAS THE MINISTER
BY WHOSE ADVICE, AND UNDER WHOSE GUIDANCE,
THE GREAT MEASURE OF PARLIAMENTARY REFORM
WAS AFTER AN ARDUOUS AND PROTRACTED STRUGGLE
SAFELY AND TRIUMPHANTLY ACHIEVED
IN THE YEAR 1832.
Little Benton Farm
Various locos in action on the ECML north of Newcastle at Little Benton Farm.
Newcastle upon Tyne | Wikipedia audio article
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Newcastle upon Tyne
00:01:52 1 History
00:02:01 1.1 Roman
00:03:08 1.2 Anglo-Saxon and Norman
00:04:08 1.3 Middle Ages
00:04:57 1.4 16th to 19th centuries
00:09:13 1.5 20th and 21st centuries
00:13:27 2 Geography
00:18:39 2.1 Quayside and bridges on the Tyne
00:20:02 2.2 Grainger Town
00:22:24 2.3 Climate
00:23:33 2.4 Green belt
00:24:29 3 Economy
00:25:33 3.1 Retail
00:27:56 3.2 Dwelling types
00:29:21 4 Demography
00:29:30 4.1 Population
00:31:54 4.2 Ethnicity
00:33:23 4.3 Dialect
00:35:49 4.4 Health
00:38:48 5 Culture
00:38:57 5.1 Nightlife
00:40:41 5.2 Theatre
00:42:16 5.3 Literature and libraries
00:43:32 5.4 Festivals and fairs
00:46:19 5.5 Music
00:48:58 5.6 Concert venues
00:51:08 5.7 Cinema
00:52:07 5.8 Museums and galleries
00:53:00 5.9 In film
00:54:27 6 Sport
00:57:42 7 Government
00:58:21 8 Transport
00:58:30 8.1 Airport
00:59:10 8.2 Rail
01:00:50 8.3 Metro
01:03:01 8.4 Road
01:04:13 8.5 Bus
01:05:38 8.6 Cycle
01:07:44 8.7 Water
01:08:26 9 Education
01:09:39 9.1 Tertiary
01:10:48 10 Religious sites
01:12:54 11 Media
01:15:17 12 Notable people
01:18:07 13 International relations
01:18:16 13.1 Twin towns – Sister cities
01:18:29 13.2 Other friendship agreements
01:18:58 13.3 Foreign consulates
01:19:19 14 See also
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Newcastle upon Tyne (locally (listen)), commonly known as Newcastle, is a city in Tyne and Wear, North East England, 103 miles (166 km) south of Edinburgh and 277 miles (446 km) north of London on the northern bank of the River Tyne, 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from the North Sea. Newcastle is the most populous city in the North East, and forms the core of the Tyneside conurbation, the eighth most populous urban area in the United Kingdom. Newcastle is a member of the English Core Cities Group and is a member of the Eurocities network of European cities.Newcastle was part of the county of Northumberland until 1400, when it became a county of itself, a status it retained until becoming part of Tyne and Wear in 1974. The regional nickname and dialect for people from Newcastle and the surrounding area is Geordie. Newcastle also houses Newcastle University, a member of the Russell Group, as well as Northumbria University.
The city developed around the Roman settlement Pons Aelius and was named after the castle built in 1080 by Robert Curthose, William the Conqueror's eldest son. The city grew as an important centre for the wool trade in the 14th century, and later became a major coal mining area. The port developed in the 16th century and, along with the shipyards lower down the River Tyne, was amongst the world's largest shipbuilding and ship-repairing centres.
Newcastle's economy includes corporate headquarters, learning, digital technology, retail, tourism and cultural centres, from which the city contributes £13 billion towards the United Kingdom's GVA. Among its icons are Newcastle United football club and the Tyne Bridge. Since 1981 the city has hosted the Great North Run, a half marathon which attracts over 57,000 runners each year.