Grey's Monument is Newcastle's main landmark and the most common landmark and meeting point for locals and tourists alike.

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The monument is built in the style of a Roman Doric column of sandstone. It measures 41 metres in height and has a circumference of 11 metres.

Celebrating the Great Reform Act 1832

The monument was erected between 1837 and 1838 in honour of Charles Grey, the British Prime Minister in office from 1830 to 1834.

In particular, the memorial is dedicated to one of the most important laws that Charles Grey pushed through - the Great Reform Act of 1832.

This Act reorganised the parliamentary constituency system and greatly increased the number of people eligible to vote.

The central location

Grey's Monument stands right in the historic centre of Newcastle, making it one of the most distinctive landmarks.

The two underground lines (Yellow and Green) cross at Monument station and the main bus station for city and regional services, Eldon Square, is a short walk away.

You can also visit the famous Grainger Market or the Theatre Royal within a 5-minute walk of Monument.

North of the Monument begins the main shopping street , Northumberland Street.

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