At the time of its construction Armstrong Bridge probably unique in that it was designed to cope with any problems caused by the subsidence of nearby mines.
It was designed and built by Sir W.G. Armstrong & Co who began construction in 1876 and finished 2 years later in 1878. The bridge provided a high level roadway over the Ouseburn river and Jesmond Dene connecting the suburbs of Heaton and Jesmond. It was pedestrianised in either 1960 or 1963 and substantially repaired in 1983 not long after it had won a reprieve from demolition.
25th November 2021
28th September 2021
22nd September 2021
4th June 2021
19th October 2020
30th November 2010
24th February 2010
25th March 2009
2nd February 2009
r.jpg "Armstrong Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne. February 2009")
22nd November 2008
10th November 2008
r.jpg "Armstrong Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne. November 2008")
r.jpg "Armstrong Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne. November 2008")
r.jpg "Armstrong Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne. November 2008")
r.jpg "Armstrong Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne. November 2008")
r.jpg "Armstrong Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne. November 2008")
r.jpg "Armstrong Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne. November 2008")
r.jpg "Armstrong Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne. November 2008")
4th April 2007
r.jpg "Armstrong Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne. April 2007")
28th December 2005
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See my other photos around Armstrong Bridge:
- Armstrong Park
- Armstrong Park - The Shoe Tree
- Old photos of Armstrong Bridge & Craft Fair
- Heaton Park
- Heaton Park - House of Adam
- Heaton, High - Paddy Freemans Park
- Jesmond Dene
- Jesmond Dene - Fishermans Lodge Restaurant Fire
- Jesmond Dene - Pets Corner
- Jesmond Dene - St Mary's Chapel
- Jesmond Dene Banqueting Hall
- Jesmond Dene Nurseries
used to walk across this bridge to school; great Blog, keep up the good work
ReplyDeleteThanks. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm going to guess we went to the same school although maybe at a different time.
Fantastic blog. I moved to Heaton for my final year and have just discovered Heaton and Armstrong Park's and I'm looking forward to visiting the craft market on this bridge sometime in the near future. Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteThanks.
ReplyDeleteAlso, a little further on is Jesmond Dene and Paddy Freemans Park which are also well worth a visit.
Enjoy your stay. :)
What ever happened to the paintings etc on Sundays?? I ran it for so many years..................
ReplyDeleteI started the art show on the bridge many many years ago. We used to get comments such as "Wor bloody dog can do better than that!!!!"
ReplyDeleteRegards to all
David Hinge
Cheers David.
ReplyDeleteI hav'nt been there on a sunday morning for a number of years now so can't say what is for sale there now. I will get there some time this summer and take a few photos.