Newcastle upon Tyne in Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Admiral Lord Collingwood
Admiral Lord Collingwood
1748 – 1810
Victor of Trafalgar, diplomat, wit
and humanitarian.
Nelson's friend and comrade.
Born in a house on this site
“Since heaven made gentlemen
there is no record of a better one”
– (W.M. Thackeray).
City of Newcastle upon Tyne
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1748.
Location. 54° 58.173′ N, 1° 36.662′ W. Marker is in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, in Tyne and Wear. Marker is at the intersection of The Black Gate and Side, on the right when traveling north on The Black Gate. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 86 Side, Newcastle upon Tyne, England NE1 1PR, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. Nicholas Cathedral (a few steps from this marker); Turning Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); The Black Gate (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); Charles Avison (within shouting distance of this marker); Pons Aelius (within shouting distance of this marker); Norman Castle (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Also see . . . Cuthbert Collingwood, 1st Baron Collingwood on Wikipedia. (Submitted on November 23, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 23, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 183 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 23, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.