The Great North Museum: Hancock, located in Newcastle upon Tyne, is a repository of history, including that related to local and regional cuisine. Newcastle's food history is tied to the city’s status as a melting pot of cultures, which is reflected in the diversity of its culinary offerings. The museum itself is not primarily food-focused, but it aids in providing context to the region's eating habits through its exhibits on local history, Roman Britain, and natural sciences. The foods introduced and influenced by Vikings, Romans, and later cultures all contribute to the tapestry of Northern England's food scene.