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Newcastle-under-Lyme

district, England, United Kingdom
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Keele University Keele Hall, Keele University, Keele, Staffordshire, Eng.

Newcastle-under-Lyme is a town and district in Staffordshire, England, located in the northwestern part of the county, bordering Stoke-on-Trent. The town's name originates from a castle built around 1145 by Ranulf de Gernons. It received its first royal charter of incorporation in 1173.1

The borough encompasses both urban and rural areas, including towns like Chesterton and Kidsgrove. Key local industries are brick and tile making, electronics, and engineering. The University of Keele is also located within the borough.1

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