Tyne Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Photograph taken 1945 - 1980 © Historic England Archive ref: AA98/04950

Looking across the rooftops of Newcastle to the Tyne Bridge. The bridge is really called the George V Bridge and was opened by King George V and Queen Mary in 1928.

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Tyne and Wear Newcastle upon Tyne

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1920s (1920 - 1929)

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View of the Widnes and Runcorn Transporter Bridge from the shore. It was opened in 1905 and was the largest bridge of this type ever. It was demolished after 1961 when a new high level road bridge was built.

Tyne Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

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