Swing Bridge 150
A small display charting 150 years of the Swing Bridge over the River Tyne
Dates
Saturday 13 June - Sunday 20 December
Visitor Information
In the entrance of the museum, Turbinia Atrium gallery
Free, during museum opening hours
About
A display celebrating the iconic Swing Bridge that connects Newcastle and Gateshead, for its 150th anniversary with historical objects, images and 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.
