Tyne Bridge construction staff
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Description
Construction staff of the Tyne bridge, employed by Dorman Long & Co. Ltd, 2 March 1928 (TWAM ref. 3730/15/14). The men are identified below. standing left to right: J. Morgan (Foreman Mason), W. Kingston (Cashier), K. Addison (General Foreman), F. Conaron (Chief Timekeeper), F. Atkinson (Chief Storekeeper). seated left to right: O.T.R. Leishman (Engineer 2), J. Geddie (Chief Assistant), J. Ruck (Agent), G.I.B. Gowring (Engineer 1), E.W.C. Symes (Engineer 3), W. Pattison (Foremen Carpenter). seated on ground: F.D.S. Sandeman (Junior). The Tyne Bridge is one of the North East’s most iconic landmarks. These photographs were taken by James Bacon & Sons of Newcastle and document its construction from March 1927 to October 1928. They belonged to James Geddie, who was Chief Assistant Engineer on the construction of the Bridge with Dorman, Long & Co. Ltd. of Middlesbrough. (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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Link: https://www.flickr.com/photos/29295370@N07/35625869735/
Resource type: Image
Added by: Simon Cotterill
Last modified: 6 years, 6 months ago
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Picture Taken: 1928-03-02T00:00:00 -
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