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Description: | The first Redheugh bridge, designed by Thomas Bouch, was built between 1868 –1870 and opened in 1871. The original design was interesting as gas and water mains were an integral part of the structure. .However, it needed so many frequent repairs that it was almost completely re-constructed by Sir William. Arrol & Co Ltd. of Glasgow between 1897 – 1901. The engineers were the Greatham Salt & Brine Company . This second Redheugh bridge was demolished between 1983-84 and replaced by the present concrete structure, opened by Princess Diana in 1984. | Format: | image/jpeg | License: | http://www.asaplive.com/Lco/Lco.cfm?ccs=629&cs=2674&Preview=1 | Publisher: | Gateshead Council | Rights holder: | Armstrong, P.W. | Subjects: | Bridges Tyne Riverside | Temporal: | name=1980s; start=1980; end=1989; | Source: | iSee Gateshead | Creator: | Armstrong, P.W. | Identifier: | http://isee.gateshead.gov.uk/detail.php?... | Language: | en-GB | Format: | image/jpeg | Go to resource |
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