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The Great Britain Guide

Other places · North East England

Generation

In or near Newcastle upon Tyne.

Free admission

Generation — Public artwork (sculpture) by Joseph Hillier.

'Generation' by Joseph Hillier - geograph.org.uk - 8247189

Eirian Evans — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Haymarket · 0.2 km
  • Free entry

About

Generation is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (sculpture) by Joseph Hillier.". Coordinates: 54.9791°, -1.6154°.

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Official information

Generation is a public art installation located on the Newcastle University campus. It features a collection of artworks that engage with themes of identity and community, providing a space for reflection and interaction among visitors.

Place summary

Generation is located in the Scottish Lowlands, within the Newcastle upon Tyne unparished area, postcode NE1. This site is notable for its unique cultural contributions and community engagement within the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.9791, -1.6154
Parish
Newcastle upon Tyne, unparished area
Postcode
NE1 8QB
Parliamentary constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West
Nearest railway station
Haymarket0.2 km
Official site
www.ncl.ac.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Generation?
Generation is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE1 8QB), in the parish of Newcastle upon Tyne, unparished area.
What is Generation?
Generation — Public artwork (sculpture) by Joseph Hillier.
How do I get to Generation?
The nearest railway station is Haymarket, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE1 8QB.
How do I get to Generation?
The nearest railway station is Haymarket, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE1 8QB.