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Gates·head

 (gāts′hĕd′)
A borough of northeast England on the Tyne River opposite Newcastle. It was formerly noted for its iron and steel industries.
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Gateshead

(ˈɡeɪtsˌhɛd)
n
1. (Placename) a port in NE England, in Gateshead unitary authority, Tyne and Wear: engineering works, cultural centre. Pop: 78 403 (2001)
2. (Placename) a unitary authority in NE England, in Tyne and Wear. Pop: 191 000 (2003 est). Area: 142 sq km (55 sq miles)
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Gates•head

(ˈgeɪtsˌhɛd)

n.
a seaport in NE England, on the Tyne River opposite Newcastle. 222,000.
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The red-room was a square chamber, very seldom slept in, I might say never, indeed, unless when a chance influx of visitors at Gateshead Hall rendered it necessary to turn to account all the accommodation it contained: yet it was one of the largest and stateliest chambers in the mansion.
I was a discord in Gateshead Hall: I was like nobody there; I had nothing in harmony with Mrs.
Or was the vault under the chancel of Gateshead Church an inviting bourne?
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Although further detailed design work on the new conference venue adjacent to The Sage Gateshead is still required, we appreciate adequate car parking is vital to the success of such a project.
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THREE of the major figures in Gateshead's cultural renaissance are to be given the freedom of the town.
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Roger Kelly, who has been in charge of Gateshead Council for the last eight years, will stand down in March.
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The event will take place in Gateshead for the first time on July 17.
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