Newcastle-under-Lyme

Newcastle-under-Lyme is a busy market town in Staffordshire, England, not to be confused with the larger city of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. It is about 26 miles (42 km) north of the county town of Stafford.

Related Topics:
Staffordshire - England - Newcastle-upon-Tyne - Stafford

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The town sits around 5 miles (8 km) west of neighbouring city Stoke-on-Trent, although the suburbs of the town run into those of the city. Newcastle is often unofficially considered to be an affluent suburb of the city of Stoke-on-Trent.

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In 1991 the town had a population of 73,208. The surrounding borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme has a population of 122,000.

Related Topics:
1991 - Borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme

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The town was selected for the campus of University College of North Staffordshire in 1949, which was granted full university status as Keele University in 1962. Also on the campus is Keele Science Park. The town thus serves as a 'campus town' for the University and also for the adjacent University Hospital of North Staffordshire.

Related Topics:
Keele University - University Hospital of North Staffordshire

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Newcastle's industries include: construction materials, apparel, computers, publishing, electric motors, and machinery.

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