At the north end of Grey Street stands the 135-foot-high Grey's Monument, a favorite meeting place in the heart of the city.
Built in 1835 in memory of the second Earl Grey, it commemorates his role as Prime Minister and architect of the 1832 Reform Bill. The column's viewing platform-a 164-step climb and only occasionally open to the public - boasts superb views of the city.
Grainger Street, which ends at Grey's Monument, is one of Newcastle's most attractive shopping streets.
