Wallsend
Wallsend is a Town in the county of Tyne and Wear.
Wallsend postcode: NE28 8
There are great places to visit near Wallsend including some great towns, shopping centres, cities and airports.
The area close to Wallsend boasts some of the best towns including Gateshead.
Wallsend's best nearby shopping centres can be found at Metrocentre, and Eldon Square.
Don't miss Newcastle's cities if visiting the area around Wallsend.
Airports to visit near Wallsend include Newcastle International Airport.
Wallsend History
There are some historic monuments around Wallsend:
Places to see near Wallsend
History of Wallsend
The withdrawal of the Romans from the Wall immediately brought the Picts from the north and shortly after the Angles, sailing from near the mouth of the River Elbe with frequent raids coming both from sea and land. Ida the Saxon laid waste to the whole of the north in 547 and Wallsend doubtless suffered in the general devastation. It was not until the golden age of Northumberland under Edwin of Northumbria, and the subsequent introduction of the Christian faith by King Oswald of Northumbria (635-642) and St Aidan, that Wallsend enjoyed a time of peace and progress. This time of peace came to an abrupt end in 794 when the Danes (or Vikings) swarmed up the Tyne in great number. The years preceding the coming of William of Normandy were a struggle between Danes and Saxons striving for mastery.
