Swing Bridge 150 - Discovery Museum

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Swing Bridge 150
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.

Read more about it here in our story 'Swinging Through History: 150 Years of Newcastle’s Swing Bridge'.

Event Dates

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24th September 2026,
12:00am
  • Standard
  • GBP N/A
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25th September 2026,
12:00am
  • Standard
  • GBP N/A
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26th September 2026,
12:00am
  • Standard
  • GBP N/A
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