The Tyne Bridge is the most iconic of the seven bridges across the Tyne linking Gateshead to Newcastle. Built in 1928 the bridge was built like a ship, using shipbuilding techniques with rivets and panels which were welded together, taking three years to finish. It symbolises home to me and never fails to bring a smile when it comes into view.
At the time of its construction the Tyne Bridge was the world's longest single span bridge and was officially opened on the 10 October 1928 by King George V. The Tyne Bridge's towers were built of Cornish granite and were originally designed as warehouses with five storeys. But the inner floors of the warehouses in the bridge's towers were never completed and, as a result, the storage areas were never used. Lifts for passengers and goods were built in the towers to provide access to the Quayside although they are no longer in use. The Tyne Bridge Towers are regularly opened to the public as part of Heritage Open Days, which take place in September each year.
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