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Published: 9th June, 2016

Author: Amin Zaman

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    Ouseburn on film

    Links to films old and new featuring Ouseburn Valley

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    The Victoria Tunnel marks the centenary of the end of the first World War.

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    Heather Richardson

    Heritage Officer since September 2018

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    Visit the Victoria Tunnel

    Advance booking is essential for tours of the Victoria Tunnel - a preserved 19th century waggonway under the city built by the Victorians to carry coal and re-used as an air raid shelter during World War 2.

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    Visit the Victoria Tunnel

    Advance booking is essential for tours of the Victoria Tunnel - a preserved 19th century waggonway under the city built by the Victorians to carry coal and re-used as an air raid shelter during World War 2.

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    Tunnel history

    The Victoria Tunnel runs beneath the city from the Town Moor down to the Tyne. It was built in 1842 to transport coal from Leazes Main Colliery to riverside staithes (jetties) ready for loading onto ships. In 1939, it was converted into an air-raid shelter to protect hundreds of Newcastle citizens during World War II. A programme of repairs in 2007-8 was funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and the TyneWear Partnership, and part of the Tunnel is now open to the public.

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Start: 23rd October, 2018 at 10:00am

End: 23rd October, 2018 at 1:00pm

Published: 25th September, 2018

Author: Lesley Turner

Location: The Village Green, Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2PQ

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Christmas in the Victoria Tunnel

Unique and fascinating events celebrating Christmas in the Victoria Tunnel. Read more

Start: 2nd December, 2018 at 12:00am

End: 23rd December, 2018 at 6:00pm

Published: 25th September, 2018

Updated: 2nd October, 2018

Author: Lesley Turner

Location: 53-55 Lime Street, Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2PQ

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