River Tyne Collection

The Swing Bridge, Newcastle. Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. 14th October 1920

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

A glimpse of the River Tyne from the decks of the RMS Olympic, which is rapidly being broken up at Messers Thomas W Ward Ltd in Jarrow. 23rd April 1936

The North East paddle tug Eppleton Hall, seen here under restoration at Harrisons Repair Yayd, Bill Quay, before its voyage to the USA. 15th July 1969

The central tower of the Swing Bridge, Newcastle. Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. 19th April 1930

The Royal procession carrying King George V and Queen Mary passing the newly opened Tyne Bridge. 10th October 1928

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

Scotswood Suspension Bridge, 20th January 1927

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

Fog on the Tyne and a view of the old Scotswood Railway Bridge. January 1928

Tyne Regatta, a finish for one of the heats in the Joseph Cowan Cup. Tyne and Wear. 8th June 1931

Another Fitzgerald outlet, Newcastle. Circa 1925

Scotswood Bridge, Newcastle. Circa 1925

The huge floating dock built at Wallsend passes down the River Tyne on its long journey to Singapore. 21st June 1928

Elswick lead works and shot tower. 2nd March 1930

King Edward VII Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne. 28th January 1928

The new deep water quay at the Albert Edward Dock at North Shields, which is to be opened shortly. 19th June 1937

An unusual view of Scotswood Bridge, Newcastle, from one of the towers. Pictured, the bridge before it was widened to meet the needs of present day traffic. 6th December 1930

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

Traffic halts and crowds line the pavements as five of the regimental bands which will perform at the Northern Command Tattoo march over the Tyne Bridge in Newcastle, Tyne and Wear. June 1936

Fishing boats tied to the quay are frame by the Construction of Tyne Bridge in early 1928 The years of 1927 and 1928 were very special on Tyneside

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