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Swing Bridge 150

Dates: Jun 13th 2026 - Dec 20th 2026

Mon-Fri 10:00 - 16:00
Sat-Sun 11:00 - 16:00

Price: Free

Detail

A display celebrating the iconic Swing Bridge that connects Newcastle and Gateshead, for its 150th anniversary using images of archival material. Unveiled in 1876, Lord Armstrong’s hydraulic Swing Bridge across the River Tyne was the largest of its kind — a bold symbol of Victorian ingenuity that still stands proudly today. A brilliant example of engineering brilliance and Tyneside heritage, now a Grade II listed structure.