Walker Gate

Settlement in Northumberland

England

Walker Gate

Walker Gate is a small village located in Northumberland, a county in the northeast of England. Situated approximately 6 miles east of the city of Newcastle upon Tyne, Walker Gate is part of the wider urban area of Walker. The village is known for its rich industrial heritage and close proximity to the River Tyne.

Historically, Walker Gate was a thriving coal mining community, with several pits operating in the area from the mid-19th century until the decline of the industry in the late 20th century. The village's economy was closely tied to coal mining, and many of its residents were employed in the mines.

Today, Walker Gate retains some of its industrial character, with remnants of former collieries and mining infrastructure visible in the landscape. However, the village has undergone significant changes in recent years, as the coal industry has dwindled. Many former mining sites have been transformed into residential areas or green spaces, contributing to a more diverse and modern community.

Walker Gate offers a range of amenities to its residents, including a primary school, local shops, and community facilities. The village is well-connected to nearby Newcastle upon Tyne, with regular bus services providing easy access to the city center. The surrounding countryside provides opportunities for outdoor activities, such as walking and cycling, with picturesque landscapes and scenic views of the River Tyne.

Overall, Walker Gate is a village with a proud industrial heritage, embracing its past while adapting to the changing times.

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Walker Gate Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.984679/-1.561638 or Grid Reference NZ2865. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Segedunum Museum

Roger Cornfoot

Station Road, Wallsend, Newcastle

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Station Road, Wallsend, Newcastle

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Holly Avenue, Wallsend, Newcastle

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Wallsend Bus Station, Newcastle

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The Tyne and Hadrian's Wall Path, Wallsend, Newcastle

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Segedunum Roman Fort, Wallsend, Newcastle

Segedunum was a Roman fort built at the eastern end of Hadrian's Wall (now in Wallsend, Tyne and Wear). It lay on the north bank of the River Tyne and was garrisoned c122AD-c400AD. The fort is 138mx120m, an area of 17 hectares. It had four double gates with only the south gate opening within the Wall. The Hadrian's Wall joined to the west wall and then, from the south-east corner of the fort, a 2m wide wall ran down to the river. For most of its history about 600 soldiers garrisoned the fort and there is evidence of a civilian vicus by the fort. Today, the surviving foundations of many buildings and part of the Wall can be visited at the site. There is also a museum, a full-scale reconstruction of a bath house, a section of Wall and a 35 metre high viewing tower. It is a World Heritage Site. More details can be found at Link

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Segedunum Roman Fort, Wallsend, Newcastle

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Segedunum Roman Fort, Wallsend, Newcastle

A close-up of the statue in the car park can be seen in NZ3066 : "Sentius Tectonicus" by John O'Rourke (2017), Segedunum Roman Fort, Wallsend, Newcastle.

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Wallsend Metro Station No Smoking sign

Several of the signs in the station are in Latin - you either love them or hate them.

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The Ship Inn, Gainers Terrace, Wallsend

Shown on some large scale OS plans as "The Ship in the Hole" but I believe this was a local name to distinguish it from the other Ship Inn on High Street West. This was a pub used mainly by shipyard workers. It was once part of a terrace of houses with a another pub at the other end of the terrace.

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Soon be gone

The crane in the background has been half dismantled. The crane in the foreground is being worked on at the time the photograph was taken.

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Dry Docks

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Hadrian's Wall map, Wallsend Metro station

The H MVRVS schematic imitates the style of the those used by the M METRO. The "stations" marked are Maia, Concauata, Aballava, Uxelodunum, Camboglanna, Banna, Magna, Aesica, Vindolanda, Verovicium, Brocolitia, Cilumum, Onnum, Vindobala, Condercum, Pons Aelius and Segedunum. Artwork by Michael Pinsky.

Keith Edkins