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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
