046775:Newcastle Bridges Newcastle upon Tyne Unknown c.1871

  • Description

    Type : Photograph Medium : Print-black-and-white Description : A c.1871 lantern slide showing the wooden Tyne Bridge with the High Level Bridge to the left and to the right the Swing Bridge under construction. The view is from Gateshead looking along the Tyne Bridge. The Moot Hall the Keep and the spire of St Nicholas Cathedral can be seen in the distance.Bridges Collection : Local Studies Source of Information : 1. Shows temporary wooden bridge which replaced old Tyne Bridge whilst Swing Bridge is under construction. Temporary bridgge opened late 1866. 2. See Fordyces Local Records vol. 1 pt. 2 p. 437. 3. Other copies filed under a). Newcastle. Bridges. Tyne Bridge. b). Newcastle. Bridges. Swing Bridge. c). Newcastle. Bridges. High Level Bridge. Printed Copy : If you would like a printed copy of this image please contact Newcastle Libraries http://www.newcastle.gov.uk/tlt" >www.newcastle.gov.uk/tlt quoting Accession Number : 046775
  • Owner

    Newcastle Libraries
  • Source

    Newcastle libraries (Flickr)
  • License

    What does this mean? Public Domain Mark
  • Further information

    Link: https://www.flickr.com/photos/39821974@N06/4081755996/
    Resource type: Image
    Last modified: 7 years, 3 months ago
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    Picture Taken: Unknown
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