Dene is a electoral ward of Newcastle upon Tyne in North EastEngland. The ward takes its name from the nearby gorge at Jesmond Dene. A ward is an electoral district used in local politics, most notably in England, Scotland, and Wales, as well as Australia, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa and many cities in the United States and the federal district of Washington, DC. Wards are usually named after neighbourhoods... This article is about a city in the United Kingdom. ... North East England is one of the regions of England. ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location (dark green) within the United Kingdom (light green), with the Republic of Ireland (blue) to its west Languages English Capital London Largest city London Area â Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population âmid-2004... Jesmond Dene is a public park in the east end of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. ...