Gates·head (g ts h d ) A borough of northeast England on the Tyne River opposite Newcastle. Dating probably to Saxon times, it has an iron and steel industry that developed in the 19th century. Population: 78,400. |
Gateshead [ˈgeɪtsˌhɛd]
n
1. (Placename) a port in NE England, in Gateshead unitary authority, Tyne and Wear: engineering works, cultural centre. Pop.: 83 159 (1991)
2. (Placename) a unitary authority in NE England, in Tyne and Wear. Pop.: 191 151 (2001). Area: 142 sq. km (55 sq. miles)
Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
| ?Page tools | ||
|---|---|---|
|