Newcastle upon Tyne in Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Danish Seamen’s Club

Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 17, 2018

1. Danish Seamen’s Club Marker

Inscription. Danish Seamen’s Club
From 1940 to 1945,
Newcastle was the official
home town to 3,000 Danish sailors,
serving in the British Merchant Navy.
St. Nicholas buildings housed
their unions, clubs and the
Danish Merchant Navy
1995
City of Newcastle upon Tyne

Erected 1995.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1940.

Location. 54° 58.146′ N, 1° 36.693′ W. Marker is in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, in Tyne and Wear. It is at the intersection of Westgate Road and St Nicholas’ Street, on the right when traveling west on Westgate Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newcastle upon Tyne, England NE1 1TH, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North East England.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this marker: The Black Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); Turning Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Black Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); The Barbican (within shouting distance of this marker); Admiral Lord Collingwood (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Nicholas Cathedral (within shouting distance of this marker); The Heron Pit (within shouting distance of this marker); William Heron (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 17, 2018

2. Danish Seamen’s Club Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 392 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 18, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.