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History
The place-name 'Walker' is first attested in 1242, where it appears as Waucre. This means 'wall-carr', that is to say, 'the marsh by the Roman wall', a reference to Hadrian's Wall. Today, a small fragment of the wall…
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Newcastle upon Tyne
Walker is a residential suburb and electoral ward in the south-east of Newcastle upon Tyne, in the county of Tyne and Wear, England.
County
Tyne and Wear
Known for
Suburb of Newcastle upon Tyne, England
A Journey Through Time
The story of Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne — from the archive to today.
Guide
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Walkerville
Walkerville was developed as a model housing exhibition along the lines of the Garden city movement held under the auspices of the National Housing Reform Council in 1908 and is an early example of small-scale town…
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Description
Walker is an area between Welbeck Road and the banks of the River Tyne, although the modern electoral ward of Walker incorporates Pottery Bank and St Anthony's. When most Geordies refer to Walker they also incorporate…
Local flavour
Future
Newcastle City Council's Walker Riverside regeneration scheme launched in 2003 aims to revitalise the area with new houses, schools, jobs and community facilities, environmental improvements, and a…
Notable people
Cheryl Cole, singer, born on 30 June 1983, lived in Walker and Heaton, attending Walker Comprehensive School, Middle Street, before she found fame with Girls Aloud. Walker is the birthplace of Eric…
External links
Tyne and Wear Archives Service: historical information on Walker Archived 5 April 2007 at the Wayback Machine Newcastle Council Ward Info: Walker Walker Activity Dome
Venues nearby
Places near Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne
Museums, theatres and attractions — not business listings.
heritage
Bede Cottage and Bede House and Attached Outbuilding
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Church of Saint Nicholas
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Church of St Paul
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Church of St Peter
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Monastery of St Paul Ruins of Jarrow Monastery
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Monkton Farmhouse
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Scots House
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Fixed Seating and Tables, and Shelters No 3, With Attached Walls and Fences and Table and Seats Nos 11 to 19 (Odd), With Attached Walls and Fences Nos 12 to 18 (Even), With Attached Walls and Fences Nos 20 and 21, With Attached Walls, Fences and Pergola to Front
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Walks nearby
Trails near Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne
Assigned walks plus nearby routes within a short drive.
easy · 6km
Riverside Park Circular
Hebburn
moderate · 24.6km
Hadrian's Wall Path: Wallsend (Segedunum Fort) to Heddon-on-the-Wall
Newcastle upon Tyne
moderate · 138.4km
Hadrian's Wall Path: Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway
Wallsend
hard · 138.7km
Hadrian's Wall Path
Wallsend
easy · 2.9km
Carr Ellison Park Circular
Hebburn
moderate · 8.9km
Quayside River Tyne to Newcastle Business Park
Newcastle upon Tyne
moderate · 21.2km
Gateshead and River Tyne Circular
Hebburn
easy · 5.6km
Jesmond Dene and Armstrong Park Circular
Newcastle upon Tyne
MyTyne directory
Local businesses
Places near Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne from the MyTyne directory.
What's on
Events near Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne
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Foundation Press: Starting Lines
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Milly Thompson: My Body Temperature is Feeling Good
Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art · Gateshead
Wed 15 Jul
Sofia Barton Pop-up Shop
Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art · Gateshead
Wed 15 Jul · Standard
Foundation Press Wednesday Workshops: Morning Edition
Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art · Gateshead
Wed 15 Jul · Standard
Exhibition Spotlight Tour
Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art · Gateshead
Wed 15 Jul · Standard
Kittiwake Talks
Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art · Gateshead
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