On a wander I came across this bridge in Wallsend Burn. It is now shut to traffic but is still open for the public to cross for now although for it is only a matter of time.
I took a few photos as I was amazed that the bridge was still able to be crossed even on foot as it looks very unstable.
19th June 2006
6th August 2006
8th August 2006
18th June 2008
BBC - Work under way on new £4m bridge
25th September 2008
19th November 2008
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r.jpg "Burns Close Bridge")
9th March 2009
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r.jpg "Burns Close Bridge")
r.jpg "Burns Close Bridge")
20th April 2009
r.jpg "Burns Close Bridge")
r.jpg "Burns Close Bridge")
The new bridge is now open to traffic.
More Information:
- Monkchester - Demolition of Burn Closes Bridge
- Wallsend Town - The Burn Closes Bridge Demolition and Reconstruction
- Co-Curate - Burn Closes Bridge (1913 - 2008)
- Sitelines - Burn Closes Bridge
See my other photos around Wallsend:
- Wallsend Burn
- Wallsend - Carville Pub Fire and Demolition
- Wallsend - Church Bank Cemetery
- Wallsend High Street
- Wallsend - Holy Cross Cemetery
- Wallsend - Holy Cross Church Remains
- Wallsend - St Peters Church
- Wallsend - Swan Hunters Shipyards
- Wallsend Parks - Civic Hall Grounds
- Wallsend Parks - The Arboretum
- Wallsend Parks - Richardson Dees Park
- Wallsend - Willington Gut
North Tyneside Council are attempting to raise funds to have the bridge preserved - more than likely on the basis that it will be for foot traffic as opposed to vehicular.
ReplyDeleteIt's going to take some work and money to save that bridge. If you hav'nt seen it you should take the opportunity, quickly, as it seems to be sinking by the month!
ReplyDeleteI lived not far from the bridge. Its a part of my life and memories of Wallsend. I feel sad that it is in such a poor state. It must mean a longer journey for people to get to Holy Cross from Wallsend when it is closed to traffic.
ReplyDeletejust noticed the video is not working here's the new link for you :) you have a great site by the way
ReplyDeletewww.youtube.com/watch?v=Mj8ZMuAMUZI
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Thank you very much, the video is fixed now.
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for your kind words. :)