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Weekend Header showing our beloved river Tyne over 100 yrs ago

Posted by Norman Dunn on 11/10/2025, 11:07 am

This photo shows 2 of our famous bridges over 100 yrs ago.
The High Level Bridge designed by Robert Stephenson to carry both Railways & road traffic opened in 1849.
The Swing Bridge first opened 27 yrs later in 1876 was designed to open & allow shipping up and down river.
It has not opened since 2019 due to expensive mechanical problems but hopefully will open in 2026 on its 150th anniversary.
PS I'm not clever, just googled it