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History
Lemington has a strong industrial history. It is famous for its brick glassworks cone, built circa 1787. The River Tyne used to pass very close to Lemington, until the Tyne Improvement Commission cut a new, shorter,…
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Lemington is an area and electoral ward in the Outer West End of Newcastle upon Tyne in North East England.
County
Tyne and Wear
Known for
Ward in England
A Journey Through Time
The story of Lemington — from the archive to today.
Guide
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Politics
Since the July 2024 General election, Lemington ward has been part of the Newcastle Central and West constituency represented by Dame Chi Onwurah MP, previously it was in Newcastle North. The ward is represented by…
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Notable people
Harold Elsdon (1921–1995), cricketer Kim McGuinness (1985-living), politician
Local flavour
External links
Newcastle Council Ward Info: Lemington
Venues nearby
Places near Lemington
Museums, theatres and attractions — not business listings.
Walks nearby
Trails near Lemington
Assigned walks plus nearby routes within a short drive.
easy · 17.1km
Blaydon, Newburn, Ryton & Wylam River Circular
Blaydon-on-Tyne
easy · 3.4km
Blaydon Burn Nature Reserve
Blaydon-on-Tyne
moderate · 6.1km
Path Head Mill And Blaydon Burn Circular
Ryton
easy · 6.1km
Newburn to Heddon-On-The-Wall
Ryton
moderate · 8.7km
River Tyne Circular via Denton Dene
Newcastle upon Tyne
easy · 6km
Blaydon Bridge and River Tyne Circular
Blaydon-on-Tyne
easy · 13.2km
Newburn, Wylam, and River Tyne Circular
Newcastle upon Tyne
easy · 5.3km
Throckley Woods Circular
Ryton
MyTyne directory
Local businesses
Places near Lemington from the MyTyne directory.
Builders
Ne Property Projects and Maintenance Ltd
Blaydon
Bars
Lemington & District Social Club
Blaydon
Plumbers
Trident Building & Services Solutions Ltd
Blaydon
Builders
North East Outdoor Works Ltd
Blaydon
Builders
Industrial Cladding Services Limited
Blaydon
Landscapers
Stickley Plant Hire Ltd
Blaydon
Landscapers
Lrdl Limited
Blaydon
Cleaners
Clean Hand Car Wash Ltd
Blaydon
What's on
Events near Lemington
Sun 12 Jul
Minions & Monsters
Odeon Metrocentre · Gateshead
Thu 16 Jul
The Odyssey
Odeon Metrocentre · Gateshead
Mon 13 Jul · Standard
Breathe, Grow, Connect
Leazes Park · Newcastle
Mon 13 Jul
Mindful Garden
Leazes Park · Newcastle
Mon 13 Jul · Standard
Treasure Museum Trail
Great North Museum: Hancock · Newcastle
Mon 13 Jul · Standard
Treasure: Hidden, Lost, Found
Great North Museum: Hancock · Newcastle
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