Gateshead Collection

Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. The superstructure of the new Tyne Bridge was given a further push, and Church Street, Gateshead, was completely bridged

Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. The Gateshead erection masts, from which the half arch is suspended. Steady progress is being made with the new Tyne Bridge

Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. Steel erectors standing where the top booms are almost touching. The Tyne Bridge is a through arch bridge over the River Tyne in North East England

Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. Hoisting the Union Jack on the top after the joining up of the bridge. The Tyne Bridge is a through arch bridge over the River Tyne in North East England

Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. The bridge on the Gateshead side. The Tyne Bridge is a through arch bridge over the River Tyne in North East England, linking Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead

Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. The Union Jack on the top after the joining up of the bridge. The Tyne Bridge is a through arch bridge over the River Tyne in North East England

Video makers Ken Glenwright (front) with (from the left) social worker Neil Gibson, Raymond Armstrong, social worker Penny Pool and Alison Phillips

Mayor Councillor Minnie Robsonwith Whickhams trophy with Gateshead Borough officials (left to right) Bob Ferriday, Les Conway, Albert Paterson, Ray Weatherspon, Jim Lawler, George Burdess

Construction of the new Tyne Bridge, Newcastle. Progress with the new Tyne Bridge proceeds apace, and a further forward push is contemplated this weekend from the Newcastle side

New Tyne Bridge. The Tyne Bridge is a through arch bridge over the River Tyne in North East England, linking Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead. Circa 1928

New Tyne Bridge. Dramatic view of the Tyne Bridge with the High Level Bridge and the Swing Bridge receding into the distance behind it

Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. The huge structure of the new Tyne Bridge is given a push of 35 feet on the Newcastle side of the river

Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. The first "push"
Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. The first " push" from the Newcastle side of the river of the massive steel structure set up in position in Pilgrim Street for the new Tyne Bridge was

Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. The Tyne Bridge is a through arch bridge over the River Tyne in North East England, linking Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead. September 1926

Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. Riveters at work on the lower boom. These men are working 180 feet above the river but the great height does not worry them in the slightest

Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. The huge steel framework which has been assembled at the Newcastle side. The Tyne Bridge is a through arch bridge over the River Tyne in North East England

Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. A large crowd were keenly interested in the lifting and placing in position of one of the huge castings to span the high columns of he new Tyne Bridge

In celebration of the jubilee of the Newcastle Swing Bridge, a brief ceremony was held on the lower deck of the bridge. Pictured, the bridge decorated for the occasion, in its normal position

Paul Douglas, Gateshead Basketball Club, 1988

Paul Douglas, Gateshead Basketball Club, 24th March 1989

Footballer Derek Bell of Gateshead FC (right). 15th August 1991

Swalwells posh new super loo. Gateshead Council is splashing £35
Swalwells posh new super loo. Gateshead Council is splashing £ 35, 000 on a high-tech public toilet opposite the popular Highlander pub. Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. 19th February 1989

The Mayor of Gateshead Minnie Robson waving the flag to start the special to mark the opening of Dunston Station. 1st October 1984

Mayor of Gateshead councillor Minnie Robson launches the Gateshead poppy appeal with Joe McClure, appeal officer. 1980s

The line up for free soup distributed by the Salvation Army Soup Kitchen, which was warmly welcomed when it visited Gateshead. 30th January 1934

Follonsby Colliery, White Mare Pool. Circa 1935

Newcastle Skyline circa 1936

Gateshead Police Station. Circa 1998

Gateshead High Street. 3rd August 1998

Gateshead High Street. 5th December 1988

A view of the River Tyne from the Castle, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, circa 1960s

The Tyne Bridge spanning the River Tyne, North East England, linking Newcastle upon Tyne with Gateshead. It was designed by the engineering firm Mott

Sister Philomena from Sisters of Mercy Covent, Gateshead, with scooter, bought with money donated from the girls at local tailoring factory, Jacksons, 17th November 1960

Bryan Adams in concert at Gateshead Stadium. 12th July 1992

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