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1878
In Northern England:
- 30th April 1878; opening of the Armstrong Bridge which spans Jesmond Dene.
- 18th December 1878; Joseph Swan first demonstrated his incandescent light bulb in Newcastle.
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Armstrong Bridge
- Overview Map Armstrong Bridge is an iron bridge which spans Jesmond Dene. Originally open to traffic it is now restricted to pedestrians. The bridge hosts an arts and crafts fair …
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Joseph Swan (1828 -1914)
- Overview About Joseph Swan Joseph Swan was born in Bishopwearmouth on 31st October 1828. He was a physicist, chemist and inventor. He became a partner in Mawson, Swan and Morgan …
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Tynemouth Plaza (1878 - 1996)
- Tynemouth Plaza was a prominent building which overlooked Tynemouth Long Sands, it was destroyed by a fire on the 10th February 1996. The building was opened in 1878 as 'Tynemouth Aquarium …
![Henry Bolckow (1806-1878)](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b7/Portrait_of_Henry_Bolckow_1806-1878.jpg)
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Henry Bolckow (1806-1878)
- Summary About Henry Bolckow Henry Bolckow, born 8th December 1806, is considered to be one of the founders of modern Middlesbrough. He was a successful industrialist, who founded the Bolckow …
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No. 2 Collingwood Street
- The Northern Assurance Building (No. 2 Collingwood Street, Newcastle) was built in 1878 by Austin, Johnson & Hicks [1]. It is located on the corner of Collingwood Street and Groat Market. …
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Church of All Saints, Great Stainton
- Overview Map All Saints - the parish church at Great Stainton stands on the site of a medieval church dating back to at least the 12th century. It was rebuilt …
![Church of St Mary](http://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/62/20/3622002_b7541b36.jpg)
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Church of St Mary
- Overview Map Street View Inside The Church of St Mary in Middleton-in-Teesdale was built in 1878 by C. Hodgson Fowler, on the site of a 13th century church.[1] The church has …
![Byker Bridge](/uploads/pics/86/86518_t.jpg)
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Byker Bridge
- Overview About Byker Bridge Map Street View The Byker Bridge is a 344.65m (1130 ft) long road bridge that carries the A193 road over the River Ouseburn in Newcastle …
![Danby House and Blacksmith’s Forge](http://s0.geograph.org.uk/photos/02/72/027280_9cabfacf.jpg)
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Danby House and Blacksmith’s Forge
- Overview Map Street View Danby House at 321 Acklam Road, is a former small holding and part of the former village of Acklam, before it became part of Middlesbrough. It …
![All Saints Church](http://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/05/47/99/5479977_c19bc412.jpg)
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All Saints Church
- Overview Map Street View All Saints Church is located on the corner of Grange Road and Linthorpe Road in Middlesbrough. The church was built 1873 - 1878, designed by G.E. Street. The …
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Arlecdon Primary School
- Overview Map Street View Arlecdon Primary School in Arlecdon has about 60 pupils from ages 2 to 11. The school building dates from 1878, when Arlecdon Board School was established.[1] It …
![Church of John the Baptist, Croglin](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/01/21/48/1214892_4a746ef5.jpg)
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Church of John the Baptist, Croglin
- Overview Map Street View John the Baptist's Church in Croglin, Cumbria, was built in 1878 by J. Howison of Edinburgh, on the site of an earlier medieval church. The Church …
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Church of St Mary, Hutton Magna
- Overview Map St Mary's is the Parish Church in Hutton Magna. The present church was built in 1878 by Austin, Johnson and Hicks, incorporating some features from the earlier 12th …
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Bridge over Sipton Burn on the Long Drag
- Overview Map This bridge, dated 1878 and inscribed with the initials W.B.B., carries the Long Drag (road) over Sipton Burn. It is located about a mile north-east of Spartylea. The …
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The Gosforth Hotel
- Overview Map Street View The Gosforth Hotel is a public house, located on the High Street, by the junction with Salters Road in Gosforth. It was built in 1878 and …
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Armstrong Bridge
- Overview Map Armstrong Bridge is an iron bridge which spans Jesmond Dene. Originally open to traffic it is now restricted to pedestrians. The bridge hosts an arts and crafts fair …
![Joseph Swan (1828 -1914)](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e0/Commemorative_plaque_to_Sir_Joseph_Swan_%28geograph_1679617%29.jpg/450px-Commemorative_plaque_to_Sir_Joseph_Swan_%28geograph_1679617%29.jpg)
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Joseph Swan (1828 -1914)
- Overview About Joseph Swan Joseph Swan was born in Bishopwearmouth on 31st October 1828. He was a physicist, chemist and inventor. He became a partner in Mawson, Swan and Morgan …
![Tynemouth Plaza (1878 - 1996)](/uploads/pics/35/35022_t.jpg)
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Tynemouth Plaza (1878 - 1996)
- Tynemouth Plaza was a prominent building which overlooked Tynemouth Long Sands, it was destroyed by a fire on the 10th February 1996. The building was opened in 1878 as 'Tynemouth Aquarium …
![Henry Bolckow (1806-1878)](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b7/Portrait_of_Henry_Bolckow_1806-1878.jpg)
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Henry Bolckow (1806-1878)
- Summary About Henry Bolckow Henry Bolckow, born 8th December 1806, is considered to be one of the founders of modern Middlesbrough. He was a successful industrialist, who founded the Bolckow …
![No. 2 Collingwood Street](http://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/04/46/76/4467692_c1282c59.jpg)
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No. 2 Collingwood Street
- The Northern Assurance Building (No. 2 Collingwood Street, Newcastle) was built in 1878 by Austin, Johnson & Hicks [1]. It is located on the corner of Collingwood Street and Groat Market. …
![Church of All Saints, Great Stainton](http://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/05/11/2051163_1829e640.jpg)
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Church of All Saints, Great Stainton
- Overview Map All Saints - the parish church at Great Stainton stands on the site of a medieval church dating back to at least the 12th century. It was rebuilt …
![Church of St Mary](http://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/62/20/3622002_b7541b36.jpg)
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Church of St Mary
- Overview Map Street View Inside The Church of St Mary in Middleton-in-Teesdale was built in 1878 by C. Hodgson Fowler, on the site of a 13th century church.[1] The church has …
![Byker Bridge](/uploads/pics/86/86518_t.jpg)
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Byker Bridge
- Overview About Byker Bridge Map Street View The Byker Bridge is a 344.65m (1130 ft) long road bridge that carries the A193 road over the River Ouseburn in Newcastle …
![Danby House and Blacksmith’s Forge](http://s0.geograph.org.uk/photos/02/72/027280_9cabfacf.jpg)
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Danby House and Blacksmith’s Forge
- Overview Map Street View Danby House at 321 Acklam Road, is a former small holding and part of the former village of Acklam, before it became part of Middlesbrough. It …
![All Saints Church](http://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/05/47/99/5479977_c19bc412.jpg)
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All Saints Church
- Overview Map Street View All Saints Church is located on the corner of Grange Road and Linthorpe Road in Middlesbrough. The church was built 1873 - 1878, designed by G.E. Street. The …
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Arlecdon Primary School
- Overview Map Street View Arlecdon Primary School in Arlecdon has about 60 pupils from ages 2 to 11. The school building dates from 1878, when Arlecdon Board School was established.[1] It …
![Church of John the Baptist, Croglin](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/01/21/48/1214892_4a746ef5.jpg)
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Church of John the Baptist, Croglin
- Overview Map Street View John the Baptist's Church in Croglin, Cumbria, was built in 1878 by J. Howison of Edinburgh, on the site of an earlier medieval church. The Church …
![Church of St Mary, Hutton Magna](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/05/76/70/5767057_dc41c790.jpg)
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Church of St Mary, Hutton Magna
- Overview Map St Mary's is the Parish Church in Hutton Magna. The present church was built in 1878 by Austin, Johnson and Hicks, incorporating some features from the earlier 12th …
![Bridge over Sipton Burn on the Long Drag](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/photos/44/28/442822_dfc297d8.jpg)
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Bridge over Sipton Burn on the Long Drag
- Overview Map This bridge, dated 1878 and inscribed with the initials W.B.B., carries the Long Drag (road) over Sipton Burn. It is located about a mile north-east of Spartylea. The …
![The Gosforth Hotel](https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2704/4076874749_c08505c553_z.jpg)