Dunston, Gateshead July 1971

  • Description

    Dunston Power Station, dominates the centre left of the photograph with Vickers Engineering Works across the Tyne. The Newcastle to Carlisle railway line bisects the image and you can pick out an engine on the line almost in the centre of the shot. Work on the Metro Centre began in 1984 on the large area derelict land on the left. The famous Dunston ‘Rocket’ flats can be seen on the horizon. Reference: TWAS: DT.TUR.7.38 (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. To purchase a hi-res copy please email archives@twmuseums.org.uk quoting the title and reference number
  • Owner

    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@N07/5157471475/
    Resource type: Image
    Last modified: 7 years, 8 months ago
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    Picture Taken: Unknown
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