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The changing face of life in the late 20th Century is reflected in Gateshead as in the rest of the North East. Traditional, heavy industries have given way to high tech companies and the increase in leisure time has resulted in investment in more and better facilities in the borough.
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Did You Know?
Gateshead is now the home to Gateshead International Stadium, one of Europe's premier athletics venues and the MetroCentre, Europe's largest retail and leisure complex attracting millions of visitors each year.
Art has played a major role in changing the physical environment of Gateshead, with it winning many awards for its innovative public art programme. Sculptures and artworks by nationally and internationally renowned artists are sited here, particularly in the award-winning Riverside Sculpture Park.
Gatesheads latest major commission, the Angel of the North, is Britain's largest and most impressive sculpture, towering 65ft over the A1.
Gateshead also enjoys excellent communications by road, rail and air, Newcastle Airport is nine miles from Gateshead and there is direct access to the A1.