Men entering a Metro Shaft

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    This photograph shows a group entering a Metro Shaft. 18th December 1974. This image is from a series documenting the sinking of shafts at Sandyford Road and Forth Banks sites and excavation of the Jesmond and Haymarket drives leading from these shafts. The images are taken from the Mott, Hay and Anderson collection, consulting civil engineers responsible from the Tyneside Metro light rail system and the Tyne Pedestrian, cyclist and vehicular tunnels. The photographers were Turners (Photography) Ltd of 7-15 Pink Lane, Newcastle. Reference no. DT.MHA/17/1/J1134/7 This image inspired ‘Interchange’, an experimental film and album of music by Warm Digits. More information can be found here http://www.twmuseums.org.uk/halfmemory/warm-digits-interchange/" >www.twmuseums.org.uk/halfmemory/warm-digits- interchange (Copyright) We're happy for you to share this digital image within the spirit of The Commons. Please cite 'Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums' when reusing. Certain restrictions on high quality reproductions and commercial use of the original physical version apply though; if you're unsure please email archives@twmuseums.org.uk
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    Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums
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    TWAM (Flickr)
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    What does this mean? No known copyright restrictions
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    Link: https://www.flickr.com/photos/29295370@N07/8691421251/
    Resource type: Image
    Last modified: 7 years, 10 months ago
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