A busy seaport and popular watering-place in Durham, with a frontage of 2 m. on the south bank of the Tyne, 9 m. NE. of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, a place of residence from ancient times, with Roman remains, etc.; has a theatre, public library, marine school, two fine parks with central parade, 50 acres of docks, etc.; exports immense quantities of coal and coke.