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

Freemen of Newcastle upon Tyne

Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 21, 2018

1. Freemen of Newcastle upon Tyne Marker

Inscription. Freemen of Newcastle upon Tyne
The Trades and Merchants Guilds
have met on this site since 1216.
This plaque was unveiled by
Sir Leonard Fenwick CBE,
Chairman of
the Stewards Committee,
13th April 2015.

Erected 2015.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Labor Unions. A significant historical date for this entry is April 13, 2015.

Location. 54° 58.115′ N, 1° 36.46′ W. Marker is in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, in Tyne and Wear. It is at the intersection of Sandhill and Quayside, on the right when traveling east on Sandhill. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newcastle upon Tyne, England NE1 3AF, 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 of this marker: The Guildhall (here, next to

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this marker); a different marker also named The Guildhall (within shouting distance of this marker); Lort Burn (within shouting distance of this marker); Bessy Surtees (within shouting distance of this marker); Cutty Sark Tall Ships' Races (within shouting distance of this marker); Tyne Bridge 75th Anniversary (within shouting distance of this marker); Roman Bridge Across the Tyne (within shouting distance of this marker); Newcastle Swing Bridge (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Also see . . . The Freemen of Newcastle upon Tyne. (Submitted on November 27, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 21, 2018

2. Freemen of Newcastle upon Tyne Marker

This marker is on the right.

The Guildhall and Freemen of Newcastle upon Tyne Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 21, 2018

3. The Guildhall and Freemen of Newcastle upon Tyne Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 399 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 27, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.