Fawdon is an electoral ward in Newcastle upon Tyne, situated in Tyne and Wear. It lies near the A1 western bypass, offering straightforward road access within the NE 3 postal district.
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Fawdon is an electoral ward of Newcastle upon Tyne, in the county of Tyne and Wear, England. It is also close to the A1 western bypass, providing convenient road connectivity within the NE 3 postal district. The area is part of the historic city of Newcastle upon Tyne, whose history dates back almost 2,000 years, having been controlled by the Romans, Angles, and Norsemen. Newcastle was originally known by its Roman name Pons Aelius and has been called Newcastle since the Norman Conquest. Its prime location on the River Tyne helped it grow during the Middle Ages and the Industrial Revolution, leading to city status in 1882. Today, Newcastle remains a major retail, commercial, and cultural centre, with Fawdon contributing to the city’s diverse neighbourhood fabric.