Swing Bridge, River Tyne - Wikipedia
The Swing Bridge is a swing bridge over the River Tyne, England, connecting Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead, and lying between the Tyne Bridge and the High Level Bridge. It is a Grade II* listed structure.
SWING BRIDGE - Bridges On The Tyne
The Swing Bridge has always been one of the most interesting bridges on the Tyne, as until the Gateshead Millennium Bridge came along, it was the only one that moved. Opened in 1876, it was necessary to replace the old Georgian Bridge in almost the same location which was low level and prevented larger vessels from moving up river or above ...
Swing Bridge - HistoricBridges.org
2018年5月13日 · Swing road and pedestrian bridge, spanning the River Tyne. 1868-76, built on site of the Roman and Medieval bridges. W.G. Armstrong & Co of Newcastle upon Tyne for, and under supervision of, the Tyne Improvement Commission. Steam pumps replaced by electric in …
Swing Bridge in Newcastle City Centre - Fabulous North
Bridge In Newcastle City Centre, Tyne And Wear. Rotating bridge designed by William Armstrong, which opened in 1876. The Swing Bridge crosses the River Tyne between Newcastle and Gateshead and is the 4th bridge built at this section of the river.
Newcastle Swing Bridge | Co-Curate
The Swing Bridge is a swing bridge over the River Tyne, England, connecting Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead, and lies between the Tyne Bridge and the High Level Bridge. The hydraulic power still used to move the bridge is today derived from electrically driven pumps.
Swing Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne | Port of Tyne
It was designed to improve navigation and expand trade by opening the upper reaches of the river to larger ships. On completion in 1876, at 171 metres long and 14 metres wide it was the world’s largest swinging bridge. The Swing Bridge uses pressurised water to power hydraulic engines that turn the 3,000 tonne central span of the bridge.
SWING BRIDGE OVER RIVER TYNE - 1390930 | Historic England
2004年7月30日 · Swing bridge opened in 1876, a necessary development to allow for up river navigation by sea going vessels, particularly to Lord Armstrong's expanding Elswick Works. This development gave considerable benefit to the rapidly developing industry in that area.
The Swing Bridge, River Tyne - Geograph Britain and Ireland
The Swing Bridge is a Grade II* listed structure connecting Newcastle and Gateshead across the Tyne. It stands on the site of the Old Tyne Bridges of 1270 and 1781. The previous bridge on the site was demolished in 1868 to enable larger ships to …
Tyne - History - The swing bridge - BBC
2007年10月25日 · The Swing Bridge is one of the famous series of bridges spanning the River Tyne between Newcastle and Gateshead and George Fenwick has been engineer there for 18 years. Nestled far below...
Newcastle Swing Bridge
The Swing Bridge is the fourth bridge built over the Tyne at Newcastle on the same site. The first, constructed of wood and stone about the year 120 A.D. by the Emperor Hadrian was known as Pons Aelii, Aelius being the patronymic of the Emperor.