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Attractions in Newcastle
Bessie Surtee's House
The Tyne's northern bank was the hub of commercial Newcastle in the 16th century. On Sandhill is Bessie Surtee's House, a combination of two 16th- and 17th-century merchant houses - all dark wood and sloping angles. Three rooms are open to the public. The daughter of a wealthy banker, feisty Bessie annoyed Daddy by falling in love with John Scott (1751-1838), a pauper. It all ended in smiles because John went on to become Lord Chancellor. Today it is run in conjunction with English Heritage (EH).
The Tyne's northern bank was the hub of commercial Newcastle in the 16th century. On Sandhill is Bessie Surtee's House, a combination of two 16th- and 17th-century merchant houses - all dark wood and sloping angles. Three rooms are open to the public. The daughter of a wealthy banker, feisty Bessie annoyed Daddy by falling in love with John Scott (1751-1838), a pauper. It all ended in smiles because John went on to become Lord Chancellor. Today it is run in conjunction with English Heritage (EH).
Baltic-The Centre for Contemporary Art
Once a huge, dirty, yellow grain store overlooking the Tyne, Baltic-The Centre for Contemporary Art is now a huge, dirty, yellow art gallery to rival London's Tate Modern. Unlike the Tate, there are no permanent exhibitions here, but the constantly rotating shows feature the work and installations of some of contemporary art's biggest show stoppers.
Once a huge, dirty, yellow grain store overlooking the Tyne, Baltic-The Centre for Contemporary Art is now a huge, dirty, yellow art gallery to rival London's Tate Modern. Unlike the Tate, there are no permanent exhibitions here, but the constantly rotating shows feature the work and installations of some of contemporary art's biggest show stoppers.
Life Science Centre
This educational centre, part of the portentously named International Centre for Life (a complex of institutes devoted to the study of genetic science), is one of the more interesting attractions in town. Through a series of several interactive displays and the latest technology, you (or your kids) can discover the incredible secrets of life.
This educational centre, part of the portentously named International Centre for Life (a complex of institutes devoted to the study of genetic science), is one of the more interesting attractions in town. Through a series of several interactive displays and the latest technology, you (or your kids) can discover the incredible secrets of life.
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