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Walker is a former village which is now a suburb in the south-east of Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland. The name of the village (first recorded in 1242) refers to Hadrian's Wall, the course of which passed to its north. Walker grew alongside the shipbuilding yards which lined the River Tyne to its east. Walker is within the council area of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Northumberland
Lat, Long: 54.972167,-1.545168
Grid Reference: NZ 2921 6426
Council Area: Newcastle upon Tyne CA
Strategic Authority Area: North East SA
Police Area: Northumbria PA
GBPN ID: 47516
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Walker,_Northumberland_47516
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Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Northumberland
Lat, Long: 54.972167,-1.545168
Grid Reference: NZ 2921 6426
Council Area: Newcastle upon Tyne CA
Strategic Authority Area: North East SA
Police Area: Northumbria PA
GBPN ID: 47516
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Walker,_Northumberland_47516
Peruse Northumberland on Wikishire