The Tyne Bridge

Opened on 10th October 1928 by King George V, the Tyne Bridge is the symbol of Newcastle (though half of it belongs to Gateshead).


Tyne Bridge 1

Seen from Bottle Bank, Gateshead



Tyne Bridge 2

Seen from the Side, Newcastle



Tyne Bridge 3

Seen from Swing Bridge before Tall Ships Race



Tyne Bridge 4

Seen from the Castle Keep



Tyne Bridge Close Up 1



Tyne Bridge Close Up 2



Tyne Bridge Close Up 3

Photographed 2nd March 2002



Tyne Bridge Close Up 4

Photographed 2nd March 2002



Tyne Bridge Wrapped

In the summer of 2000 the Tyne Bridge vanished underneath acres of sheeting as workmen repainted it. Seen from the top of the High Level Bridge, July 2000



Tyne Bridge in the Snow 1

Seen from West Street, Gateshead, 29th December 2000



Tyne Bridge in the Snow 2

Seen from southern end of the High Level Bridge, 29th December 2000



Tyne Bridge in the Snow 3

Seen from traffic island to south of bridge, 29th December 2000



Tyne Bridge in the Snow 4

Seen from traffic island to south of bridge, 29th December 2000



Inside the South Tower 1

Seen from about half way down, 22nd December 2001



Inside the South Tower 2

Seen from about half way down, looking towards the bottom, 22nd December 2001



Inside the South Tower 3

Looking upwards from the bottom of the stairs on the east side, 22nd December 2001



Inside the South Tower 4

From the bottom looking up, 22nd December 2001



Inside the South Tower 5

From the bottom looking up, 22nd December 2001



Inside the South Tower 6

From the bottom looking up, 22nd December 2001



Inside the South Tower 7

22nd December 2001



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