SHAMEFUL! What Happened to Newcastle's Westgate Road?

This is Westgate Road. Thousands of people travel this street every single day, but what most of them don't realize is that they're moving along a path that has shaped Newcastle for nearly two thousand years. This isn't just a road; it's a timeline of our city's history, hiding in plain sight. In this video, we're going to unravel the epic story of Westgate Road's constant reinvention, from a Roman route to a medieval gateway and beyond. This is the story of how one road became a cross-section of Newcastle’s entire urban history, witnessing the rise and fall of empires, the birth of industry, and the dawn of the modern age. Don’t forget to like and subscribe.