General
chare
What does chare mean?
A narrow alley or street, especially in Newcastle.
"They lived doon one of the chares by the Quayside."
Origin
Old English origin; a Newcastle speciality (e.g. the Quayside chares).
Frequently asked questions
What is a chare?
A chare is a narrow alley or street, a term especially associated with Newcastle's historic Quayside.
Where are the chares in Newcastle?
The chares are the narrow lanes running down towards the Quayside on the River Tyne.
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