DNA
Bioscience provide paternity testing and other DNA relationship testing
to the residents of Newcastle-upon-Tyne and the surrounding area. As we
have dealt with a number of customers from Newcastle-upon-Tyne we wanted
to also take the opportunity of providing information about this city.
Newcastle-upon-Tyne dates from the Roman period and derives its
name from the Norman castle built in 1080 by Robert II of Normandy, the
oldest son of William I (the Conqueror). At first an important wool
trade centre, it became a major mining area and coal-shipping port in
the 16th century. It was among the world's largest ship-repairing
facilities; its economy now rests on associated marine and heavy
engineering industries. The city is also an educational centre and
features a 14th-century church.
