The Tyne Bridge is a through arch bridge over the River Tyne in North East England, linking Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead. The bridge was designed by the engineering firm Mott, Hay and Anderson, who later designed the Forth Road Bridge, and was built by Dorman Long and Co. of Middlesbrough. The bridge was officially opened on 10th October 1928 by King George V and has since become a defining symbol of Tyneside.
More modern photos and a full history of the Tyne Bridge can be found on my Tyne Bridge page here.
The Tyne Bridge in the very early stages of construction.
Looking over towards Gateshead, 22nd March 1927.
Photo courtesy of Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums.
The first sections of steelwork rise over Hillgate Quay, Gateshead, 10th August 1927.
Most of the girders are part of a temporary cradle used to support the first three sections of the bridge's main arch.
Photo courtesy of Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums.
View of support mast and cables holding the Tyne Bridge in place as it is constructed, 29th November 1927.
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Through the girders from the Gateshead side of the Tyne Bridge, 27th January 1928.
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The two halves getting closer together, 2nd February 1928.
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The two halves getting closer together, 2nd February 1928.
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Newcastle side of the Tyne Bridge captured during construction, 2nd February 1928.
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Captured from the Newcastle side during construction, 15th February 1928.
This shot shows very clearly the cross-bracing on the arch.
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The 'K' bracing between the arches of Tyne Bridge, 17th February 1928.
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The arch is nearly complete as a girder is lowered into place above the River Tyne, 23rd February 1928.
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An historic moment as the Newcastle and Gateshead sides of the Tyne Bridge meet, 23rd February 1928.
The remaining 9 inch gap was closed by adjusting the holding back cables.
This lowered the two halves of the arch so that they closed together.
Photo courtesy of Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums.
Steel erectors, riveters and crane drivers perch on a 20-ton capacity crane to mark the completion of the Tyne Bridge arch, 23rd February 1928.
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Flags fly above the Tyne Bridge to celebrate the completion of its arch, 27th February 1928.
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Construction staff of the Tyne bridge, employed by Dorman Long and Co. Ltd, 2nd March 1928.
Standing left to right: J. Morgan (Foreman Mason), W. Kingston (Cashier), K. Addison (General Foreman), F. Conaron (Chief Timekeeper), F. Atkinson (Chief Storekeeper).
Seated left to right: O.T.R. Leishman (Engineer 2), J. Geddie (Chief Assistant), J. Ruck (Agent), G.I.B. Gowring (Engineer 1),
E.W.C. Symes (Engineer 3), W. Pattison (Foremen Carpenter).
Seated on ground: F.D.S. Sandeman (Junior)
Photo courtesy of Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums.
Looking along the Bridge towards Newcastle, as construction continues, 6th March 1928.
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View of the Tyne Bridge from Gateshead, as work on its construction continues, 6th March 1928.
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View of the Tyne Bridge from the High Level Bridge, 6th March 1928.
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View along the Tyne Bridge as work on its roadway continues, 18th May 1928.
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View along the Tyne Bridge towards Newcastle, as work continues on its roadway, 22nd May 1928.
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View of the Tyne Bridge towers under construction, 6th September 1928.
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View of the Tyne Bridge towers under construction, 19th September 1928.
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View of the Tyne Bridge roadway nearing completion, 25th September 1928.
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View along the Tyne Bridge as it nears completion, 25th September 1928.
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View of the Tyne Bridge, 1st October 1928.
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Opening of the Tyne Bridge, 1928.
A short video of the Tyne Bridge being constructed.
Archive pictures showing the building of the Tyne Bridge.
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