"A survey of the buildings of Tyneside, from the medieval castle and catherdral at Newcastle to the spectacular buildings spearheading the renaissance of Gateshead on the river's south bank. Both urban centres are explored in a series of walks, including the magnificent 1830s replanning of Newcastle. The famout Tyne bridges also receive detailed treatment, with other historic engineering structures from this consistently rewarding and surprising area. The book is illustrated throughout with specially commissioned photographs, maps and historic views."--BOOK JACKET.