include the Duke of Wellington and Kenton Social Club History Possibly the first Kenton streets, Shiney Row & Low Row, were built for Kenton Colliery which was situated in what is now Montagu Estate. The colliery was the supply point for Kitty's Drift, a 3-mile underground railway tunnel used for transporting coal to the Bells Close staiths on the Tyne near Scotswood. Local representation Kenton is currently represented locally by Three Conservative City Councillors; Ged Bell, Stephen Lambert and Anya Durrant (Missing in the Ward Since 2019). Nationally, Kenton is incorporated into the Newcastle upon Tyne Central constituency which is represented by Chi Onwurah. Schools Kenton has four primary schools, as follows. Mountfield Primary St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic Primary Wyndham Primary Kenton Bar Primary Secondary education and Sixth Form is provided by Kenton School. References External links Newcastle Council Ward Info: Kenton Kenton Technology College and School North Kenton Tenants and Residents Assiocation Kenton Retail Districts of Newcastle upon Tyne Wards of Newcastle upon Tyne