Newcastle and Gateshead’s iconic Tyne Bridge through the years
The bridge was first opened in 1928 by King George V.
The Tyne Bridge which links Newcastle and Gateshead and stands over the River Tyne, was officially opened almost 100 hundred years ago in 1928 by King George V, and has since become an iconic symbol and landmark representing the North East’s history and culture.
Here, we take a look at the Tyne Bridge over the years, from its historical opening to how it currently stands in the present day.
1. 1928
The Tyne Bridge was officially opened in 1928 by King George V, becoming the largest of its kind in Europe. Photo: Getty Images
2. 1950
By 1950, the Tyne Bridge had become an iconic landmark of the North East. Photo: Getty Images
3. 1975
Great North Run founder Brendan Foster is photographed in 1975 in front of the Tyne Bridge. Photo: Getty Images
4. 1987
Gateshead born athlete Steve Cram photographed in front of the Tyne Bridge in 1987. Photo: Getty Images