Gateshead and immediate environs form
a rough triangle bounded by the Tyne to the north and the
A1 (T) to the west and A194(M) to the east. It is further
contained and defined each side by open space and topography.
To the western edge of the town is Silverhill and High
Park Wood with Sheddons hill, Monkton fell and the old
Roman Road along the eastern edge.
There are number of key components outside
the study area that go together to build up the reputation
and character of Gateshead relating to cultural, sporting
and trading activity.
A.
Gateshead Stadium to the east of the study are is centre
of excellence for athletics, hosting international meetings.
B.
Gateshead Metrocentre to the west was until recently the
biggest shopping even in the country.
C. Team
Valley Trading Estate
D. Gateshead
Library and Shipley Arts Centre to the south of Town Centre
and study area
E.
Dunston Coal staiths adjacent to the Tyne provide a dramatic
link to the past coal industry and is the largest timber
structure in Europe. Adjacent is the site of the 1990 International
Garden Festival.
F. Saltwell
Park just beyond Shipley Arts Centre is a Victorian Park
whose historical and horticultural significance is recognised
nationally and included on English Heritages list of protected
Town Parks.
G. Angel
of the North is recognised as one of Britain’s largest
and most imposing sculptures. By Antony Gormley it sits
dramatically adjacent to the A1(T) marking the entrance
to Gateshead.
