Berwick-upon-Tweed

American

[ber-ik-uh-pon-tweed] / ˈbɛr ɪk əˌpɒnˈtwid /

noun

a town in N Northumberland, in N England, on the North Sea at the mouth of the Tweed.

Berwick-upon-Tweed British

/ twiːd /

noun

Also called: Berwick. a town in N England, in N Northumberland at the mouth of the Tweed: much involved in border disputes between England and Scotland between the 12th and 16th centuries; neutral territory 1551–1885. Pop: 12 870 (2001)

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Later in the reign of King David I, coins were minted in places including Perth, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Aberdeen, St Andrews, and Roxburgh in the Scottish Borders.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025

The HGV driver, a 65-year-old man from Berwick-upon-Tweed, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and later released under investigation.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2025

The artist was a frequent visitor to Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, and an exhibition of his work is being held at the Maltings Arts Centre until October.

From BBC • Sep. 2, 2024

Rachel Young, from Berwick-upon-Tweed, was given the middle name Gail because it was so blustery in July 1987.

From BBC • Nov. 26, 2022

From that time the castle of Wark went through a greater succession of sieges, assaults, burnings, surrenders, demolitions, and restorations than any other place in England, except, perhaps, Norham Castle or Berwick-upon-Tweed.

From Northumberland Yesterday and To-day by Terry, Jean F. (Jean Finlay)

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