Newcastle embraces the Clapping Hands

Newcastle upon Tyne, on the River Tyne in northeast England. With its twin city, Gateshead, has become the brightest beacon for this movement. The former shipbuilding and manufacturing hub during the Industrial Revolution is now the heart of the regions business, arts and sciences. The large university city, the 8th largest in the whole of the UK. We hope the Key Workers and the staff of Royal Victoria Infirmary, Freeman Hospital and the Great North Children’s Hospital as well as so many more medical and those on the frontline the best as we clap for them.

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The Keep

Steeped in history this imposing Norman fortress, in the center of Newcastle Upon Tyne, it’s a rugged reminder of northern England's turbulent history. This was no baron's stately home. Newcastle Castle is a grim reminder of royal authority where armies gathered, and criminals were imprisoned and executed. It is where the story of Newcastle began, the reason the city got its name and has the most commanding views over the city and the River Tyne. Andrew Hall lit is up to send our applause to those on the front line.

Tynemouth Priory

Tynemouth Castle and Priory on the coast of North East England was once one of the largest fortified areas in England. Overlooking the North Sea and the River Tyne, it dominates the headland. With its 2000 year history and beautiful views it is the perfect location light up if only for one night. Tynemouth's story begins as an Iron Age settlement, an Anglo-Saxon monastery, a royal castle and a coastal defence. The gun battery was designed to defend the Tyne in the First and Second World Wars. We now have to defend against a new enemy.

Civic Centre

The Civic Centre main administrative and ceremonial centre for Newcastle City Council and is also notable for its modern sculptures, in particular the "River God Tyne" and "Swans in Flight", both by David Wynne and the seahorses on the top of the tower by John Robert Murray McCheyne. The cashiers reception of the former rates hall has two abstract murals by Victor Pasmore. In 1977, the Civic Centre was visited by the 39th of the USA Jimmy Carter, who delivered a speech famously containing the Geordie phrase "Howay the lads!"

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The Baltic

Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art (Baltic, stylised as BALTIC) is a centre for contemporary art located on the south bank of the River Tyne alongside the Gateshead Millennium Bridge in Gateshead. It hosts a frequently changing programme of forward thinking exhibitions and events, with no permanent exhibition. It opened in 2002 in a converted flour mill

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Howay the Clapping

A big thank you to all those involved in turning Newcastle in to the epicentre of the Hand Clapping. Andrew Hall projected many of the cities buildings culminating in the light up of the Civic Centre with Newcastle Council. Drone Works North East recorded the animation and we’re looking forward to showing you the results soon!

The Baltic Flour Mill was built by Rank Hovis to a late-1930s design by architects Gelder and Kitchen and completed in 1950 but closed as a mill was in 1981. It was one of a number of mills located along the banks of the Tyne, all of which, due to t… — **The Baltic Flour Mill** was built by Rank Hovis to a late-1930s design by architects Gelder and Kitchen and completed in 1950 but closed as a mill was in 1981. It was one of a number of mills located along the banks of the Tyne, all of which, due to their size, were prominent local landmarks - and a great canvas to project the Clapping Hands for many to see along the banks of the Tyne. In 2011, Baltic was the venue for the Turner Prize, the first time the event had been held outside of a London or Liverpool Tate.

The Tyne Bridge, not yet the Sydney Harbour bridge but if you thought it looked similar the rumour is Sydney that Australia copied. Contrary to Geordie myth, though, it did not inspire the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Although the Australian landmark only… — **The Tyne Bridge,** not yet the Sydney Harbour bridge but if you thought it looked similar the rumour is Sydney that Australia copied. Contrary to Geordie myth, though, it did not inspire the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Although the Australian landmark only opened in 1932, four years after the Tyne Bridge, its design had been approved in 1924 - a year before the Tyne Bridge project was begun. It’s thought though that Mott, Hay and Anderson used the Tyne Bridge as a trial run for the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Drone Works North East St James’ Park, home to Newcastle United FC. Football, or soccer, has been played here since 1880! It’s one of the biggest football stadiums in the country and certainly the loyal Black and White support (being a one club city… — **Drone Works North East** St James’ Park, home to Newcastle United FC. Football, or soccer, has been played here since 1880! It’s one of the biggest football stadiums in the country and certainly the loyal Black and White support (being a one club city) makes it one of the loudest for atmosphere - lets make this clap heard far and wide.

The Newcastle Chronicle, covered the story and were able to show a photo led article with many of the cities iconic buildings ‘hit’. Nicole Goodwin interviewed Ian and Andrew Hall for a great piece. Newcastle Cathedral tweeted their approval and BB… — The Newcastle Chronicle, covered the story and were able to show a photo led article with many of the cities iconic buildings ‘hit’. Nicole Goodwin interviewed Ian and Andrew Hall for a great piece.
Newcastle Cathedral tweeted their approval and BBC North East and Cumbria covered the story.