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2000
In Northern England:
- 27th May 2000: International Centre for Life, Newcastle, officially opened by the Queen.
- 16th June 2000: the new Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, officially opened by PM Tony Blair
- 2000; 'Lightning Clock' by Andy Plant, installed at the Royal Quays, North Shields
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069439:Official opening of East End Library Byker Unknown 2000
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068337:The Mayfair Low Friar Street Thurston Mark 2000
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![Centre for Life](http://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/28/04/2280438_8e28e8c6.jpg)
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Centre for Life
- Overview Further Information Map Street View The International Centre for Life (ICFL) is a science village and visitor attraction in Newcastle. The Life Science Centre, within the ICFL, provides visitors with …
![Hurlestone Tower](http://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/18/57/2185752_44be6d7d.jpg)
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Hurlestone Tower
- Overview Map A distinctive tower built in 2000 by the owners of Lilburn Tower to celebrate the new Millenium. The tower is an observation and conference venue built in the …
![DNA Spiral, Times Square](http://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/84/85/2848513_54117a1a.jpg)
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DNA Spiral, Times Square
- This galvanised steel sculpture of the DNA spiral is by Charles Jencks, 2000. It was located in Times Square, commissioned by the International Centre for Life in Newcastle. The sculpture …
![Lightning Clock, Royal Quays](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/photos/01/70/017077_443c9a08.jpg)
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Lightning Clock, Royal Quays
- 'Lightning Clock' is a working sculpture by Andy Plant, located at Royal Quays Shopping outlet in North Shields. On the stroke of every hour, the clock comes to life. The …
![Burnopfield Methodist Chapel](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/87/66/2876626_0817fb17.jpg)
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Burnopfield Methodist Chapel
- Overview Map Street View Burnopfield Methodist Church on Front Street in Buropfield was built in 2000 and stands on the site of the former Haswell Memorial Chapel. The first Methodist …
![Cumberland Infirmary](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/photos/07/46/074610_6a77d8de.jpg)
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Cumberland Infirmary
- Overview Map Street View Cumberland Infirmary is located off Newtown Road in Carlisle, just over ½ mile east of the city centre. It is part of the North Cumbria Integrated …
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from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
069439:Official opening of East End Library Byker Unknown 2000
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
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from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
068337:The Mayfair Low Friar Street Thurston Mark 2000
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
![Centre for Life](http://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/28/04/2280438_8e28e8c6.jpg)
  Co-Curate Page
Centre for Life
- Overview Further Information Map Street View The International Centre for Life (ICFL) is a science village and visitor attraction in Newcastle. The Life Science Centre, within the ICFL, provides visitors with …
![Hurlestone Tower](http://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/18/57/2185752_44be6d7d.jpg)
  Co-Curate Page
Hurlestone Tower
- Overview Map A distinctive tower built in 2000 by the owners of Lilburn Tower to celebrate the new Millenium. The tower is an observation and conference venue built in the …
![DNA Spiral, Times Square](http://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/84/85/2848513_54117a1a.jpg)
  Co-Curate Page
DNA Spiral, Times Square
- This galvanised steel sculpture of the DNA spiral is by Charles Jencks, 2000. It was located in Times Square, commissioned by the International Centre for Life in Newcastle. The sculpture …
![Lightning Clock, Royal Quays](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/photos/01/70/017077_443c9a08.jpg)
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Lightning Clock, Royal Quays
- 'Lightning Clock' is a working sculpture by Andy Plant, located at Royal Quays Shopping outlet in North Shields. On the stroke of every hour, the clock comes to life. The …
![Burnopfield Methodist Chapel](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/87/66/2876626_0817fb17.jpg)
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Burnopfield Methodist Chapel
- Overview Map Street View Burnopfield Methodist Church on Front Street in Buropfield was built in 2000 and stands on the site of the former Haswell Memorial Chapel. The first Methodist …
![Cumberland Infirmary](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/photos/07/46/074610_6a77d8de.jpg)