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Description: | Song in praise of the new Redheugh Bridge, which connected Newcastle to the Bensham area of Gateshead. The Redheugh Bridge is one of the more recent bridges to connect the North and South banks of the Tyne. The bridge was opened on 1 June 1871, but required frequent repair. It was largely rebuilt between 1897 and 1901.The song is taken from Chater's canny Newcassel diary, a collection of local facts, tales, songs and other ephemera. The book was published by local printer J.W. Chater and forms part of a series of similar annuals and almanacs published by the same printer. A large majority of the songs were written especially for the publication, many as competition pieces which were judged by Chater. The various annuals contain contributions from many well known local composers such as Joe Wilson and would have been popular in their day. The books are now held at Beamish Museum. ; Local almanac including selections of local songs. | Publisher: | J.W. Chater Clayton Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear | Rights holder: | rights holder : Beamish Museum | Subjects: | Bridges buildings and views Landscapes | Temporal: | start=1861;end=1900; | Source: | Folk Archive Resource North East | Identifier: | farne:B1403101 | Go to resource |
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