Wylam

Wylam is a small village approximately 10 miles (16 kilometers) west of Newcastle upon Tyne. It is part of the district of Tynedale in the county of Northumberland. It is famous for the being the birthplace of George Stephenson, one of the early rail pioneers. His cottage can be found on the north bank of the Tyne near the village centre.

Related Topics:
Newcastle upon Tyne - Tynedale - Northumberland - George Stephenson - Tyne

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Once an industrial workplace with collieries and an ironworks, it is now a commuting village for Newcastle upon Tyne and Hexham, served by the Carlisle-Newcastle railway. Points Bridge, an 80m wrought iron arch bridge with suspended decking once carried the Scotswood, Newburn and Wylam railway over the Tyne. It is now a footbridge. Opened in 1876 at a then cost of £16,000, it is said to be the model for the later Tyne Bridge in Newcastle.

Related Topics:
Newcastle upon Tyne - Hexham - Carlisle - Points Bridge - Wrought iron - Bridge - Scotswood, Newburn and Wylam railway - 1876 - Tyne Bridge

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Wylam now has approximately 800 households. Wylam has an historic parish church dedicated to St. Oswin, a Northumberland saint.

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