Newcastle Upon Tyne is a city situated on the banks of the River Tyne in the North East region of England. The city grew as an important centre for the wool trade and it later became a major coal mining area. The port developed in the 16th century and, along with the shipyards lower down the river, was amongst the worlds largest shipbuilding and ship-repairing centres.

The Newcastle of today is more widely reknowned as being a city which revolves heavily around business and culture, with a particular reputation for its nightlife.

Newcastle's Seven Bridges

Newcastle as a city is widely reknowned for its seven bridges that stretch the length of the river tyne, a river which flows through the heart of the city. These bridges are always and integral part of Newcastle's yearly bid for the United Kingdom's city of culture award and often attract tourists from all over the world. The seven bridges are as follows with dates and names of those who conducted the opening ceremony:





Tyne Bridge (1928, by King George V)








Millenium Bridge (2001, by Queen Elizabeth II)








Swing Bridge (1876, No opening ceremony)








High Level Bridge (1849, by Queen Victoria)






Queen Elizabeth II Bridge (1981, by Queen Elizabeth II)







King Edward VII Bridge (1906, by King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra






The Redheugh Bridge (1983, by Diana, Princess of Wales)
Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)