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

Newcastle Swing Bridge

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 21, 2018

1. Newcastle Swing Bridge Marker

Inscription. Newcastle Swing Bridge
This bridge completed in June A.D. 1876
Was Built at the Cost of the
Tyne Improvement Commission
consisting in 1876 of the following members, viz: Life Commissioners James C. Stevenson M.P. · John Dryden · William R. Hunter · Addison Potter Elected by Corporation of Newcastle upon Tyne Thomas Ridley Chairman · William L. Harle · William Hunter · Benjamin Plummer · Henry Milvain · Richard Gail Elected by Corporation of Gateshead Richard W. Hodgson· John M. Redmayne Elected by Corporation of Tynemouth John R. Proctor · Edward Shotton · George Bell Elected by Corporation of South Shields John Robinson · John B. Dale · Matthew Stainton Elected by Dues Payers John Morrison · William A. Potter · William W. Pattinson · Matthew Cay · Ralph P. Philipson · James Craig Secretary, James Guthrie The Mayors of the Corporations Represented Being
William H. Stephenson — Newcastle upon Tyne
William Galloway — Gateshead
William A. Potter — Tynemouth
John Broughton — South Shields The Foundations,

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Piers, Abutments and the Whols of the Masonry
of the Bridge were constructed by the Tyne Commissioners’
Engineering Staff, and the Iron Superstructure and Machinery by
Sir W.G. Armstrong and Co.
John F. Ure Chief Engineer
Philip J. Messent – Acting Engineer Note — The Bridge is on the site previously occupied by the Stone Bridge erected in 1778 on which the Boundary Stone between Newcastle and Gateshead was situated at a point 316 Feet South of this Tablet

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.

Location. 54° 58.076′ N, 1° 36.503′ W. Marker is in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, in Tyne and Wear. Marker is at the intersection of Bridge Street and Hadrian’s Wall Path, on the right when traveling south on Bridge Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newcastle upon Tyne, England NE1 3RG, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Swing Bridge (here, next to this marker); Roman Bridge Across the Tyne (within shouting distance of this marker); Cutty Sark Tall Ships' Races (within shouting distance of this marker); Bessy Surtees (within shouting distance of this marker); Lort Burn (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Guildhall

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 21, 2018

2. Newcastle Swing Bridge Marker

(about 90 meters away); Freemen of Newcastle upon Tyne (about 90 meters away); a different marker also named The Guildhall (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Also see . . . Swing Bridge, River Tyne on Wikipedia. (Submitted on November 28, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

The Control Cabin of the Newcastle Swing Bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 21, 2018

3. The Control Cabin of the Newcastle Swing Bridge

The Newcastle Swing Bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 21, 2018

4. The Newcastle Swing Bridge

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 170 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 28, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.