# Hidden Newcastle

> Explore historical stories and macabre tales of Newcastle upon Tyne. (iPhone/iPad app by Fluid Pixel Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-newcastle/id514253004 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Fluid Pixel Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/298530429)
- Category: Travel, Education
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 16 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-04-03
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-newcastle/id514253004/reviews.md

## What is Hidden Newcastle?

Hidden Newcastle is a free app uncovering the remarkable, tragic and macabre stories from Newcastle’s hidden past.

Explore intriguing tales all about the city and its people, unearthed from over 800 years of Newcastle upon Tyne’s history.

This app has been produced by Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums and NE1 Ltd with Newcastle Libraries.

## Key features

- Uncovers remarkable, tragic, and macabre stories
- Explores intriguing tales of the city and its people
- Features over 800 years of history
- Produced by Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums
- Developed with Newcastle Libraries

## Recent user reviews (10 of 17)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-newcastle/id514253004/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Doesn't work ...

*2023-03-02, version 2.1*

Not working ...

### 1/5 — Didn’t work

*2022-08-30*

Couldn’t read a single story. Wouldn’t load anything.

### 1/5 — NO LONGER WORKS.

*2022-03-08, version 2.1*

Broken.

### 5/5 — Adds to my family history

*2018-02-04, version 2.1*

I’ve researched my mum’s family history in the area for 200-300 years & this adds to my knowledge of the area . Many thanks .

### 4/5 — Great fun little app

*2016-01-19, version 2.1*

Interesting news stories and ghostly/gruesome tales.  The layout is dimple, clean and easy to use whether you are browsing stories or using the location map.  It would be great if it extended to cover all of Tyneside

### 3/5 — Needs some updating it seems.

*2015-09-26, version 2.1*

I was lead to this app by an article in the Chronicle. It is really interesting, but not all the locations mentioned in the article are on the app. I hope this is an oversight on behalf of the devs and is going to be corrected soon.

### 5/5 — Fantastic App

*2014-11-29, version 2.1*

This is a brilliant app and a great way to learn about the hidden history of our beautiful city. I can't wait to visit some of the site in here, I'll definitely look at the city differently. 

PLEASE keep updating this!!

### 5/5 — Great!

*2014-11-28, version 2.1*

Fun App

### 5/5 — Love it!

*2014-11-21, version 2.0*

Very immersive!

### 2/5 — Although nice interface i found it frustrating

*2014-03-05, version 1.3*

I didn't like the way the information was presented and i found a lack of varied ways of listing things.  I also found the info non useful.

## Frequently asked questions about Hidden Newcastle

### What kind of stories does Hidden Newcastle tell?

Hidden Newcastle uncovers remarkable, tragic, and macabre stories from Newcastle's hidden past. It explores intriguing tales about the city and its people, drawing from over 800 years of history.

### Is Hidden Newcastle free to use?

Yes, Hidden Newcastle is a free app. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, making it entirely free to explore its historical content.

### What devices is Hidden Newcastle available on?

Hidden Newcastle is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS users interested in exploring historical narratives.

### Who developed Hidden Newcastle?

Hidden Newcastle was produced by Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums and NE1 Ltd, in collaboration with Newcastle Libraries. The app was developed by Fluid Pixel Limited.

### How often is Hidden Newcastle updated?

The latest version of Hidden Newcastle is 2.1, which was last updated on November 26, 2014. While the app has not been updated recently, its content focuses on historical information.

### What is the age rating for Hidden Newcastle?

Hidden Newcastle has an age rating of 12+. This suggests the content may be suitable for users aged 12 and above, likely due to the nature of some historical or macabre stories.

### Can I use Hidden Newcastle offline?

The provided data does not specify whether Hidden Newcastle can be used offline. However, as it focuses on historical content, it is likely designed to be accessed with an internet connection.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1 — 2014-11-26

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Added newspaper clippings
Improved location notifications
Ability to zoom and pan story images

### 2.0 — 2014-11-18

Complete redesign to create a cleaner, easier to navigate experience that doesn't get in the way of the content. Also added location sensitive notifications and many more stories.

### 1.3 — 2013-04-02

- corrected typo and incorrect location

### 1.2 — 2013-03-09

- added Voices section that includes the winning captions from the Hidden Voices competition
- added News that includes interesting clippings from archive newspapers

### 1.1 — 2012-04-21

-No longer crashes if user triple taps on a draw
-Audio issue with John Wilson's video fixed
-Revised text

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