Fort Scratchley Military Museum
Information about a nineteenth century coastal defence fort located in a commanding position guarding the Hunter River Estuary.
Historical Figures
Brief biographies of four influential people from Newcastle's History; James Fletcher, James Hannell, Joy Cummings and Frederick Menkens.
Newcastle Heritage Precinct
An illustrated history the city of Newcastle during it's first 200 years.
Shipwrecks Around Newcastle
Information about ships that have been wrecked in the waters surrounding Newcastle
The History of BHP Newcastle
Information about the history of the BHP steelworks in Newcastle. The page also outlines some of the effects it's closure in 1999 was expected have on the region.
The Local History Web
An introduction to the history of the city for students and other interested people. This page has links to information about the 11 local council areas that amalgamated in 1938 to form the city of Newcastle.