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1928
In Northern England:
- 16th May 1928; official opening of the Royal Tweed Bridge by the Prince of Wales.
- 5th October 1928; first meeting of the Northumbrian Pipers' Society
- 10th October 1928; official opening of the Tyne Bridge by King George V and Queen Mary.
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025586:Grainger Street Newcastle upon Tyne Unknown 1928
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068233:Tyne Bridge Newcastle upon Tyne Unknown 1928
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068160:Tyne Bridge being constructed photographer unknown 1928
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003946:Market Street Newcastle upon Tyne 1928
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578884:New Tyne Bridge opening 10th October 1928
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025578a:Westgate Road Central Newcastle Upon Tyne 1928
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025608:Eldon Square Newcastle upon Tyne 1928
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010392:The Guildhall, Sandhill, Newcastle upon Tyne, 1928
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010388:Grey St. Newcastle upon Tyne 1928
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from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
578881:Construction of the New Tyne Bridge Unknown photographer 1928
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from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
011311:Tyne Bridge Newcastle upon Tyne 1928
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from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
023254:St John's Church Gateshead Carmichael J.W. 1828
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025580:Market Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne 1928
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Progress of the Spans 11th January 1928
- From 'Pictures of Gateshead and the Surrounding Area' by Andy Williamson. The images may be used for non-commercial purposes, subject to acknowledging the source; see: http://picturesofgateshead.co.uk
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The New Tyne Bridge, 10th March 1928 (41) Monarch Series postcard
- From 'Pictures of Gateshead and the Surrounding Area' by Andy Williamson. The images may be used for non-commercial purposes, subject to acknowledging the source; see: http://picturesofgateshead.co.uk
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Souvenir Programme of the Opening of the Tyne Bridge
- This Souvenir was presented by the Newcastle upon Tyne City Council to Yvonne Adamson of Central Newcastle High School.
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Tyne Bridge
- "This photo by Bacon which appeared in the souvenir programme for the opening of the Tyne Bridge on 10th October 1928 has been somewhat touched up, as by this date …
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![Royal Tweed Bridge](/uploads/pics/69/69685_t.jpg)
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Royal Tweed Bridge
- Overview History and Design Map Street View The Royal Tweed Bridge in Berwick-upon-Tweed was officially opened by the Prince of Wales on 16th May 1928. Grade 2* listed. The Royal …
![Church of St. Edward](http://s0.geograph.org.uk/photos/80/05/800514_077903a7.jpg)
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Church of St. Edward
- Overview Map Street View St Edward’s Roman Catholic Church on Coquet Avenue in Whitley Bay was built 1926-1928 to the designs of Stienlet & Maxwell of Newcastle. It was opened …
![Heaton Manor School and Sixth Form](http://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/04/82/83/4828304_3698431e.jpg)
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Heaton Manor School and Sixth Form
- Overview About the School Map Street View Heaton Manor School is a coeducational high school and sixth form, located on Newton Road in Heaton. It has about 1,780 students aged …
![Linbriggs](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/54/01/2540118_5cebf090.jpg)
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Linbriggs
- Linbriggs is a hamlet by the River Coquest in Northumberland, located about 11 miles north-west of Rothbury and just under 2 miles west of Alwinton. There are remains of medieval …
![New Cliffords Fort - Drill Hall](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/06/76/11/6761195_fc19dd5f.jpg)
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New Cliffords Fort - Drill Hall
- Station Terrace in Tynemouth. The Tyne Electrical Engineers. Formed in 1888 as Tyne Division Royal Engineers (volunteers) Submarine Miners for the defence of the Tyne entrance. The unit was based …
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LACROSSE: Lancashire women's team v Northumberland women's team (1928)
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DEFENCE / TRANSPORT HMS Sussex, named by Lady Leconfield and launched at Newcastle on Tyne (1928)
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ROYAL: Edward, Prince of Wales opens the new bridge across the Tweed (1928)
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UK: INDUSTRY : Launch of Singapore dock Gate at Wallsend, Tyneside (1927)
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ROYAL: Prince of Wales opens Royal Tweed bridge in 1928 (1928)
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UK: NEWCASTLE: New Singapore dry dock is towed along river Tyne for journey to Singapore (1928)
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Launch of H.M.S. Cruiser H.M.S. Sussex by lady Seconfield (1928)
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Blessing of submarine by Bishop of Lancaster (1928)
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New rudder of the S.S. Aquitania weighs 54 tons (1928)
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Film star fair with various stalls and rides (1928)
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Marion Barbara Carstairs with Estelle I in speed boat trials at Lake Windernere (1928)
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![The Horse and Farrier, Wigton Road, Carlisle](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/06/37/79/6377981_6307bd2d.jpg)
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The Horse and Farrier, Wigton Road, Carlisle
- Overview Map Street View The Horse and Farrier is a public house at the junction of Wigton Road and Orton Road in Carlisle. The pub is dated 1928, built for …
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025586:Grainger Street Newcastle upon Tyne Unknown 1928
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from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
068233:Tyne Bridge Newcastle upon Tyne Unknown 1928
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from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
068160:Tyne Bridge being constructed photographer unknown 1928
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![](https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2746/4075656357_a297045261_z.jpg)
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
003946:Market Street Newcastle upon Tyne 1928
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from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
578884:New Tyne Bridge opening 10th October 1928
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from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
025578a:Westgate Road Central Newcastle Upon Tyne 1928
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from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
025608:Eldon Square Newcastle upon Tyne 1928
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
![](https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2726/4076561162_e4fda945ca_z.jpg)
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
010392:The Guildhall, Sandhill, Newcastle upon Tyne, 1928
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![](https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2694/4076560142_a382c38b50_z.jpg)
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
010388:Grey St. Newcastle upon Tyne 1928
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![](/uploads/thumbs2/co_curate_thumbnail_26453.jpeg)
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
578881:Construction of the New Tyne Bridge Unknown photographer 1928
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![](https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2657/4075827277_7e409e5655_z.jpg)
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
011311:Tyne Bridge Newcastle upon Tyne 1928
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![](https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2654/4079096560_855051152d_z.jpg)
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
023254:St John's Church Gateshead Carmichael J.W. 1828
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
![](https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3511/4078464687_002dab7293_z.jpg)
from Newcastle libraries (flickr)
025580:Market Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne 1928
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
![](/uploads/pics/41/41367.jpg)
from http://picturesofgateshead.co…
Progress of the Spans 11th January 1928
- From 'Pictures of Gateshead and the Surrounding Area' by Andy Williamson. The images may be used for non-commercial purposes, subject to acknowledging the source; see: http://picturesofgateshead.co.uk
Added by
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![](/uploads/pics/41/41368.jpg)
from http://picturesofgateshead.co…
The New Tyne Bridge, 10th March 1928 (41) Monarch Series postcard
- From 'Pictures of Gateshead and the Surrounding Area' by Andy Williamson. The images may be used for non-commercial purposes, subject to acknowledging the source; see: http://picturesofgateshead.co.uk
Added by
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![](/uploads/pics/41/41369.jpg)
from http://picturesofgateshead.co…
Souvenir Programme of the Opening of the Tyne Bridge
- This Souvenir was presented by the Newcastle upon Tyne City Council to Yvonne Adamson of Central Newcastle High School.
Image from 'Pictures of Gateshead and the Surrounding Area' by Andy …
Added by
Simon Cotterill
![](/uploads/pics/41/41372.jpg)
from http://picturesofgateshead.co…
Tyne Bridge
- "This photo by Bacon which appeared in the souvenir programme for the opening of the Tyne Bridge on 10th October 1928 has been somewhat touched up, as by this date …
Added by
Simon Cotterill
![Royal Tweed Bridge](/uploads/pics/69/69685_t.jpg)
  Co-Curate Page
Royal Tweed Bridge
- Overview History and Design Map Street View The Royal Tweed Bridge in Berwick-upon-Tweed was officially opened by the Prince of Wales on 16th May 1928. Grade 2* listed. The Royal …
![Church of St. Edward](http://s0.geograph.org.uk/photos/80/05/800514_077903a7.jpg)
  Co-Curate Page
Church of St. Edward
- Overview Map Street View St Edward’s Roman Catholic Church on Coquet Avenue in Whitley Bay was built 1926-1928 to the designs of Stienlet & Maxwell of Newcastle. It was opened …
![Heaton Manor School and Sixth Form](http://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/04/82/83/4828304_3698431e.jpg)
  Co-Curate Page
Heaton Manor School and Sixth Form
- Overview About the School Map Street View Heaton Manor School is a coeducational high school and sixth form, located on Newton Road in Heaton. It has about 1,780 students aged …
![Linbriggs](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/54/01/2540118_5cebf090.jpg)
  Co-Curate Page
Linbriggs
- Linbriggs is a hamlet by the River Coquest in Northumberland, located about 11 miles north-west of Rothbury and just under 2 miles west of Alwinton. There are remains of medieval …
![New Cliffords Fort - Drill Hall](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/06/76/11/6761195_fc19dd5f.jpg)
  Co-Curate Page
New Cliffords Fort - Drill Hall
- Station Terrace in Tynemouth. The Tyne Electrical Engineers. Formed in 1888 as Tyne Division Royal Engineers (volunteers) Submarine Miners for the defence of the Tyne entrance. The unit was based …
![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/C2N9Lc1gR7c/hqdefault.jpg)
from Youtube (youtube)
LACROSSE: Lancashire women's team v Northumberland women's team (1928)
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/if3krr003kU/hqdefault.jpg)
from Youtube (youtube)
DEFENCE / TRANSPORT HMS Sussex, named by Lady Leconfield and launched at Newcastle on Tyne (1928)
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/MwpYPUNyL9U/hqdefault.jpg)
from Youtube (youtube)
ROYAL: Edward, Prince of Wales opens the new bridge across the Tweed (1928)
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/oWQVX_woe2Y/hqdefault.jpg)
from Youtube (youtube)
UK: INDUSTRY : Launch of Singapore dock Gate at Wallsend, Tyneside (1927)
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xvqnML9HMzo/hqdefault.jpg)
from Youtube (youtube)
ROYAL: Prince of Wales opens Royal Tweed bridge in 1928 (1928)
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![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/f2-tU4KbjiQ/hqdefault.jpg)
from Youtube (youtube)
UK: NEWCASTLE: New Singapore dry dock is towed along river Tyne for journey to Singapore (1928)
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lmcQ872EUDg/hqdefault.jpg)
from Youtube (youtube)
Launch of H.M.S. Cruiser H.M.S. Sussex by lady Seconfield (1928)
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![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ptgcV2meJHw/hqdefault.jpg)
from Youtube (youtube)
Blessing of submarine by Bishop of Lancaster (1928)
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Hqt4RMxpjlY/hqdefault.jpg)
from Youtube (youtube)
New rudder of the S.S. Aquitania weighs 54 tons (1928)
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/XJR6UE0NL94/hqdefault.jpg)
from Youtube (youtube)
Film star fair with various stalls and rides (1928)
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/AlgCvoarENw/hqdefault.jpg)
from Youtube (youtube)
Marion Barbara Carstairs with Estelle I in speed boat trials at Lake Windernere (1928)
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
![The Horse and Farrier, Wigton Road, Carlisle](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/06/37/79/6377981_6307bd2d.jpg)