World famous bridge reopens after restoration
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"17 Apr 2023 The world-famous Union Chain Bridge connecting England and Scotland has re-opened after its painstaking restoration restored it to its original glory. Restoration of the 202-year-old structure, the oldest vehicle suspension bridge in the world, got underway in October 2020 and 30 months later every single piece has been removed, checked and restored or replaced before being carefully reassembled. The structure which is a key transport link between Scotland and England and received £3.14million from The National Lottery Heritage Fund in September 2019. The ambitious funding bid was put together by Northumberland County Council, Scottish Borders Council, Museums Northumberland and community group Friends of the Union Chain Bridge, following serious concerns about the long-term future of the world-famous structure. Both councils committed match funding towards the £10m scheme, with other fundraising activities progressed by the Friends of Union Chain Bridge in support of the project. The restoration, which spanned not only two countries but also a global pandemic...." -
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Link: https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/News/2023/Apr/World-famous-bridge-reopens-after-restoration.aspx
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