Newcastle upon Tyne is a urban place in Tyne and Wear, England that was already componental of the bygone English county of Northumberland. Newcastle upon Tyne gathers its name from its footing of being on the banks of the River Tyne, as well as the castle finished by Robert II of Normandy, who was the elder son of William the Conqueror. Aforetime becoming Newcastle, the conurbation was a Roman principality starting from the 2nd century, under the name Pons Aelius. Newcastle is also recognized for its usually acclaimed football club Newcastle United, which currently houses stars such as England Striker Michael Owen. One of the biggest appeal of Newcastle maybe the Tyne Bridge. This suspended-deck bridge with its astonishing compression arch sits above the Tyne River. It links Newcastle with Gateshead, and is a site to behold. The Tyne Bridge was officially opened by King George V on October 10, 1928. Another charm in Newcastle is the Victorian-era Park, fabricated back in the late 1800's, called Jesmond Dean Park. A popular neighborhood still for young and dated alike, this large park boasts beautiful greens as well as numerous playgrounds, finished just for the kids to romp in.