'''Newcastle upon Tyne''' (usually referred to simply as Newcastle or locally as 'Toon') is a city in the northeast of [[England]]. It has a population of 270,000, and has existed since being founded by the Roman emperor [[Hadrian]]. The people of Newcastle are known as "Geordies" and have a distinctive accent. | '''Newcastle upon Tyne''' (usually referred to simply as Newcastle or locally as 'Toon') is a city in the northeast of [[England]]. It has a population of 270,000, and has existed since being founded by the Roman emperor [[Hadrian]]. The people of Newcastle are known as "Geordies" and have a distinctive accent. |