Newcastle upon Tyne in Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Tyne Bridge 75th Anniversary

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 21, 2018

1. Tyne Bridge 75th Anniversary Marker

Inscription. City of Newcastle upon Tyne
1928 2003
Tyne Bridge
75th Anniversary
Designed by Mott, Hay & Anderson
Constructed by Dorman Long & Co.
Opened 10th October 1928
by HM King George V
accompanied by HM Queen Mary
Gateshead Council

Erected 2003.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. A significant historical date for this entry is October 10, 1928.

Location. 54° 58.114′ N, 1° 36.415′ W. Marker is in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, in Tyne and Wear. Marker is on Quayside close to Sandhill, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newcastle upon Tyne, England NE1 3AF, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Guildhall (within shouting distance of this marker); Lort Burn (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Guildhall (within shouting distance of this marker); Sailing Ship Owners (within shouting distance of this marker); Freemen of Newcastle upon Tyne (within shouting distance of this marker); Cutty Sark Tall Ships' Races (within shouting distance of this marker); Roman Bridge Across the Tyne (about

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90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Bessy Surtees (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Also see . . . Tyne Bridge on Wikipedia. (Submitted on November 27, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

The North Tower of the Tyne Bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 21, 2018

2. The North Tower of the Tyne Bridge

The marker is at the right of the green door.

The Tyne Bridge over the River Tyne image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 21, 2018

3. The Tyne Bridge over the River Tyne

The Tyne Bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 21, 2018

4. The Tyne Bridge

The sign on the bridge advertises the “Simplyhealth Great North Run” held on September 7, 2018.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 224 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 27, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.