Experienced City Guide Tony Flynn has produced this indispensable companion to his tour around Newcastle upon Tyne and the Quayside. Asking the question, did the city become the 'Brasilia of the North' after it embarked on a series of major regeneration projects from the 1960s onwards. The reader is allowed to make their own mind up, using this book as a helpful guide around the significant landmarks in the history of the city's regeneration. From the Civic Centre to the Sage Gateshead, the book compliments an enjoyable walk through some the major features of what has become one of the UK's top tourist destinations.