Newcastle, UK, that is. People had told me how beautiful Newcastle was, and it didn't disappoint. I got there just before sunset, in time for a wander. There are 7 bridges that cross the Tyne River (that Newcastle sits alongside), all built at different times - but I was very surprised to see one that looked like the Sydney Harbour Bridge!! The picture to the left is my first glimpse (it could have been Sydney!). In the sunset pic, you can make out another 3 bridges beyond it. They also had an 
amazing suspension bridge (Millennium Bridge) that's winched up when ships pass.The city centre was enlightening. There was a Grey St, with a statue of Earl Grey - as in the tea, I assume. They had excellent shopping, a huge mall almost the size of Chadstone. Better than London - there's one mall in all of London and the locals don't like it. All that artificial light and air!
[As an aside, Westfield are building a mall near us in Shephards Bush, and everytime I go past I think of Southland!]
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The Tyne Bridge architects based their design on the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Both bridges were inspired by the The Hell Gate Bridge in New York.
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