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Ralph Freeman; the prototype of a method of construction involving progressive cantilevering, using cables, cradles and cranes, which was also developed for Sydney Harbour, but first tested in Newcastle; its neoclassical and Art Deco towers that are well-detailed and defined; a potent symbol of the character and industrial pride of Tyneside; recognised worldwide for its dramatic design.
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and the local government funded the cycled refurbishment of the bridge. The costs increased from £12 million to £32 million during the negotiation period. On 11 September 2023, work began, and estimations calculated the work would take four years. The agreement involved a full repaint of the rusted
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in the UK were erected on the bridge. The rings were manufactured by commercial signage specialists Signmaster ED Ltd of Kelso. The rings were over 25 by 12 metres (82 by 39 ft) and weighed in excess of four tonnes. This was in preparation for Newcastle hosting the Olympic football tournament,
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A series of wooden bridges were lost to fire or flood, and plans for a stone bridge were begun in about 1250 with support from local landowners, and the Bishops of Durham, York and Caithness. The stone bridge was constructed but then damaged by flood in 1339. Repairs proved costly and took place in
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programme in 2010. Several groups, including the Natural History Society of Northumbria and local Wildlife Trusts, formed a "Tyne Kittiwake Partnership" to safeguard the colony. A proposal for a tower to be built as an alternative nesting site was made in 2011, and in November 2015 a neighbouring
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Architectural interest: A striking steel arch design, at its construction, notable as the largest single-span steel arch bridge on the British Isles; It is a similar prototype design as to that prepared for Sydney Harbour, Australia; the main arch was designed by the eminent civil engineer (Sir)
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also contracted work for critical structural repairs, including steel and concrete fixes, bridge joint replacements, drainage improvements, waterproofing and resurfacing, and parapet protection. Work on the main bridge deck started in April 2024, with completion expected in time for the bridge's
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Historic interest: it is associated with some of the most distinguished 20th-century civil engineers. One of its engineers being Sir Ralph Freeman, the architect of some of the most impressive bridges in the world. Freeman was a founder of Freeman Fox & Partners, renowned bridge designers
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where King was involved in one of the key moments for the struggle for civil rights in 1965. 24 roads around the Tyne Bridge were closed for the day long event. The Freedom of the Tyne event featured the many civil right stories from history. The final event, revolved around the
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In 2015, Newcastle upon Tyne was a host city for the Rugby World Cup. Three matches were played at St James's Park, the home of Newcastle United Football Club. In recognition, a large illuminated sign was erected on Tyne Bridge. Similarly, the bridge was depicted in an official
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On 28 June 2012, a large lightning bolt struck the Tyne Bridge. It lit up the roads as the sky was very dark. The bolt, part of a super-cell thunderstorm, came with heavy rain – a month's worth of rainfall in just two hours – causing flash flooding on Tyneside.
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as warehouses with five storeys. But, the inner floors of the warehouses in the bridge's towers were not completed and, as a result, the storage areas were never used. A lift for passengers and goods was built in the North tower to provide access to the
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On 13 November 2017, the Tyne Bridge was the venue for the Freedom on the Tyne finale, the finale of the 2017 Freedom City festival. The festival commemorated Newcastle's civil rights history and the 50 years since
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The bridge was originally painted green with special paint made by J. Dampney, Tonbridge, Tingate Co. of Gateshead. The same colours were used to paint the bridge in 2000.
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on 25 April 1775, with the south side foundation stone laid in 1776. Works were completed by 13 September 1779, at an estimated cost of between £30,000 and £60,000.
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acting as the building contractors. Despite the dangers of the building work, only one worker, Nathaniel Collins, a father of four and a local scaffolder from
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was a "representation of the North East's steely attitude",...; "it fully deserves to be among the 5.8% of structures which are Grade II* listed".
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Following this, a new stone bridge was begun after the city council petitioned Parliament. The foundation stone on the north side was laid by
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sections: it was not fully repaired, as a part stone and part wooden bridge, until the 16th century and was part destroyed by a
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The bridge was upgraded by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport on the advice of Historic England.
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Newcastle University and Freedom City 2017 wanted to use the Tyne Bridge to symbolically hark back in history to
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Anderson, D. Tyne Bridge, Newcastle in "Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers", March 1930 v. 230
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The bridge was completed on 25 February 1928, and officially opened on 10 October that year by King
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Prade, Marcel Les grands ponts du monde: Ponts remarquables d'Europe, Brissaud, Poitiers (France),
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Landau. The opening ceremony was attended by 20,000 schoolchildren who had been given the day off.
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The bridge was upgraded to Grade II* for architectural and historical interest, as outlined here:
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The bridge and nearby structures are used as a nesting site by a colony of around 700 pairs of
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A night view of the Tyne Bridge taken from the northern embankment, looking west
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The High Level Bridge and Newcastle Central Station: 150 Years Across the Tyne
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hotel submitted a planning application for measures to discourage the birds.
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visit to Newcastle, where King received his honorary degree from
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a particular important structure of more than special interest.
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which was described as a memorable closing to the finale.
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zipwired from the top of the arch, to Gateshead quayside.
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Spanning the Tyne: Building of the Tyne Bridge, 1925-28
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version. These bridges derived their design from the
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Work on a modern bridge started in August 1925, with
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Index

Tyne Bridge (UK Parliament constituency)

Sage Gateshead
Tuxedo Princess
Great North Run
Coordinates
54°58′05″N 1°36′22″W / 54.9680°N 1.6060°W / 54.9680; -1.6060
OS grid reference
NZ253637
 A167 
UK traffic sign identifying a cycle route
 725 
River Tyne
Tyneside
Newcastle City Council
Gateshead Council
Newcastle
Gateshead
Swing Bridge
Gateshead Millennium Bridge
Through arch bridge
granite
Clearance below
lanes
Mott, Hay and Anderson
Dorman Long and Co.
King George V
Daily traffic
National Heritage List for England
through arch bridge

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