Gateshead Tyne and Wear Map

About Gateshead

Gateshead’s history is inextricably linked to the River Tyne, its banks a testament to centuries of industry and trade. The town’s geography, straddling the south side of this vital waterway, has shaped its economic destiny, from coal mining and shipbuilding to its more recent evolution as a centre for retail and media. Its origins, stretching back to Anglo-Saxon times, are marked by a landscape that once echoed with the clang of hammers and the murmur of barges, a rhythm now softened by the passage of years. Beyond its industrial past, Gateshead is now recognised for iconic architectural marvels, most notably the Sage Gateshead, a striking music venue that gleams like a polished jewel on the riverside, its form echoing the curves of the Tyne. The town also bears the imprint of its most famous son, the pioneering artist Victor Pasmore, whose innovative spirit seems to resonate in the modern structures that punctuate the skyline. The enduring presence of the Angel of the North, a colossal sculpture gazing out across the landscape, offers a powerful, almost spiritual, focal point for Gateshead and its environs.

About This Gateshead Map Page

Explore Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 54.959914, -1.604945. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.