Preston Tyne and Wear Map

About Preston

Preston, a quiet suburb within North Tyneside, carries a subtle air of settled permanence. It lies 1.8 km west of Tynemouth (from Tynemouth: bearing 278°T, OS grid NZ 350 696). The low, undulating land here, softened by fields and the occasional cluster of mature trees, speaks of generations who have worked this soil. Though no grand monuments mark its immediate landscape, a sense of enduring community can be felt, perhaps in the sturdy brickwork of its older houses or the well-trodden paths that connect its residential streets. The quality of light, especially on a clear afternoon, often casts long, gentle shadows that seem to hold a quiet narrative of the area's past.

About This Preston Map Page

Explore Preston, 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: 55.020057, -1.453489. 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.