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Newcastle upon Tyne (often shortened to Newcastle) is a city and metropolitan borough of Tyne and Wear, in North East England, situated on the north bank of the River Tyne.
Newcastle owes its name to the castle built in 1080, by Robert II, Duke of Normandy, the eldest son of William the Conqueror.
Newcastle today is largely a business and cultural centre, with a particular reputation for nightlife, with many clubs, pubs and restaurants.
The regional nickname for people from Newcastle and the surrounding area is Geordie.
Newcastle has several major shopping areas and the largest, Eldon Square Shopping Centre, is currently (May 2010) the largest city centre shopping complex in the UK.
Notable persons from Newcastle include singers Eric Burdon and Sting; musicians Mark Knopfler, Hank Marvin and Bruce Welch; entertainers Ant and Dec; footballers Peter Beardsley, Michael Carrick and Alan Shearer and engineer Robert Stephenson.
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