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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"I actually prefer it when people come in," says Edward Frank, manager of the Brewers Arms pub in Berwick-upon-Tweed.

From BBC • Jul. 5, 2025

The artist was a frequent visitor to Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, where an exhibition of his work is being held at the Granary Gallery until October.

From BBC • Sep. 6, 2024

The photo exhibition is being displayed at The Gymnasium Gallery, in Berwick-upon-Tweed, until 5 June.

From BBC • May 15, 2022

The MP for Berwick-upon-Tweed replaced Liz Truss as international trade secretary in September 2021.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2022

On the accession of George I. he was returned to parliament for Berwick-upon-Tweed; and in 1720 the king raised him to the Irish peerage, with the title of Viscount Barrington of Ardglass.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 3 "Banks" to "Bassoon" by Various

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