Tyneside 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

Teenager Steve Harrison scaled the heights of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps climbing wall, part of the armys adventure training exhibition at the Tyneside Summer Exhibition. 2nd August 1985

Members of the Royal Navy display team in their display webbing, during their gymnastic exhibition, 35 feet above the ground. Tyneside Summer Exhibition. 4th August 1978

Mr Derek De Cora, who is giving Punch and Judy shows at the Tyneside Summer Exhibition, gives a close up view of two of the puppets to two girls. Exhibition Park, Newcastle. 23rd August 1963

The Richmond Hill Topper Juvenile Band procession at the Tyneside Summer Exhibition. Exhibition Park, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, 21st August 1963

A group of boys and men looking at a motorcycle during the Tyneside Summer Exhibition. Exhibition Park, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, 24th August 1963

Launch of The Tynesider lifeboat at Tynemouth. Information on the boat. TYNESIDER 1947 Ð 1979 : 46O09 Watson Type. 46O09 long by 12O09 wide, weight 21 tons 15 cwt, 2 Ð 40 bhp Ferry VE4 engines

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

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

The Tynemouth lifeboat returning to Shields Harbour after the rescue of the fishing coble, one of a number reported in is tress during a sudden storm. 14th February 1931

Mandy Turnbull (left) and Roger O Brien proudly display the trophies which prove their title to be the bonniest baby girl and boy at the Tyneside Summer Exhibition. Exhibition Park, Newcastle

A giant clown, on stilts, at the Tyneside Summer Exhibition. 28th July 1987

Five year old Sean, wearing a suit made of Evening Chronicle newspapers, at the Tyneside Summer Exhibition. 1st August 1970

RAF Battle of Britain Exhibition in the Tyneside Summer Exhibition. Exhibition Park, Newcastle. 28th August 1970

Sky Divers, the daredevil Special Air Services parachute team jumped 2500 feet to a tiny target at the Tyneside Summer Exhibition at the Exhibition Park, Newcastle. 22nd August 1963

Their Majesties King George VI and Queen Elizabeth watch a welding process in a Tyneside ship repairing yard, during their surprise visit to the North East. 19th June 1941

Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother talking to a shipyard worker, during her visit to the North, 9th April 1943

Musical Hall starts Frankie Burns, Maureen Thompson and Mary Reynolds, will soon be starring at the Hedgefield County Hotel, Blaydon, Newcatle, pictured, 13th January 1981

A rider of Royal Corps of Signals cycle display team crashes through a wall of bricks at the Tyneside Summer Exhibition. 7th August 1968

A giant egg brings amazement and wonder to the faces of two children at the British Egg Marketing Boards stand at the Tyneside Summer Exhibition. 17th August 1963

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