The tunnels were constructed in 1951, as part of the Festival of Britain celebrations, to get workers quickly between the shipyards on the north and south banks of the Tyne. They run between Jarrow and Howdon.
More information available at the Tyne Pedestrian and Cyclist Tunnels website.
Excavation of entrance tunnel.
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Jarrow site, tunnel entrance.
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Start of excavation of cyclist tunnel.
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Shield chamber under construction.
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Linking the tunnels north - south.
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Interior of tunnel with construction gang at work.
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Mid point of tunnel with construction gang at work.
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Mid point of the completed cyclist tunnel.
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Jarrow side, entrance building completed.
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Escalator shaft under construction.
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Construction of escalators, supports in place.
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Completed escalators.
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Interior of one of the lift shafts during construction.
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Completed escalators.
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Excavation of Entrance Tunnel.
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Preparation of the Tyne Tunnels.
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Tyne Tunnels Aerial View.
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View of The Tunnel Interior.
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As a person born in the Battlefield in 1948 but never had a bike till i moved to Newton Aycliffe,
ReplyDeleteand then Cycled in later life many a time through the Tunnel,
So seeing these photos was very nice.
We take things fo granted, But we should not really.
So thank you for a chance to see the photos.
You're welcome. The tunnels are to re-open in Autumn 2018 according to the website after being closed for years.
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