Tyne Collection (#18)

Newcastle-On-Tyne - View on the Tyne, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Newcastle-on-Tyne, from the Rabbit Banks, c1900. Artist: M Aunty
Newcastle-on-Tyne, from the Rabbit Banks, c1900. Rabbit Banks Road (Off High Level Road), Gateshead, From Sights and Scenes in England and Wales. [Cassell and Company Ltd. c1900]

HMS Victoria at Newcastle-On-Tyne, c1887. Artist: M Aunty
HMS Victoria at Newcastle-On-Tyne, c1887. HMS Victoria was the lead ship in her class of two battleships of the Royal Navy. From Sights and Scenes in England and Wales. [Cassell and Company Ltd

Bywell Castle, Northumberland, 1814. Artist: John Greig
Bywell Castle, Northumberland, 1814. From The Border Antiquities of England and Scotland, Vol. II, by Walter Scott, Esq. [Longman & Co. London, 1814]

Railway and Swing Bridges, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, c1905. View of the Swing Bridge over the Tyne, with Robert Stephensons High Level Bridge in the background

Shipyards on the Tyne, c1880. A print from Great Industries of Great Britain, Volume I, published by Cassell Petter and Galpin, (London, Paris, New York, c1880)

The Tyne, 1901. Artist: EW Ashworth
The Tyne, 1901. Photo published in The Process Year Book, by AW Penrose & Co, London, 1901

Newcastle-upon-Tyne from the south-west, c1850. Artist: Thomas Abiel Prior
Newcastle-upon-Tyne from the south-west, c1850. This view shows the High Level Bridge built by Robert Stephenson (1803-1859) between 1846 and 1849

Stone arched bridge across the Tyne at Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, c1830. Artist: R Francis
Stone arched bridge across the Tyne at Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, c1830. Below the bridge is the harbour area and the masts of moored ships can be seen

High Level Bridge over the Tyne at Newcastle, 1849. Artist: Thomas Abiel Prior
High Level Bridge over the Tyne at Newcastle, c1849. The High Level Bridge was built to carry the York, Newcastle and Berwick Railway over the River Tyne

From Convent to Throne by J A Campbell
Promotional postcard for From Convent to Throne by J.A. Campbell by artist E P Kinsella. First produced at the Rotunda in Liverpool, 26th July and the Lyric, Hammersmith on 6th September 1909

The Building of the Tyne Bridge - Newcastle-upon-Tyne (2 / 4)
The Building of the Tyne Bridge - Newcastle-upon-Tyne - (top) Temporary cradle for the River span on the Gateshead side on 25th July 1927 - (bottom) The Main Span on the Gateshead side

The Building of the Tyne Bridge - Newcastle-upon-Tyne (1 / 4)
The Building of the Tyne Bridge - Newcastle-upon-Tyne - pushing out from the Newcastle side on 28th April 1927. Date: 1927

Tynemouth Castle and Priory, North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear. Part of Box 1 Boswell Collection Series of Abbeys. Date: circa 1900

Newcastle Upon Tyne - St Marys Catholic Cathedral. circa 1900

Newcastle Upon Tyne - High Level and Swing Bridges. circa 1900

Newcastle Upon Tyne - Free Library and Newbridge Street. circa 1900

Newcastle Upon Tyne - St Johns Church, Grainger Street
Newcastle Upon Tyne - St Johns Church in Grainger Street. circa 1900

Newcastle Upon Tyne - Moot Hall, Guidhall and Quayside. circa 1900

Newcastle Upon Tyne - St Nicholas Cathedral. circa 1900

Newcastle Upon Tyne - Central Station and Neville Street
Newcastle Upon Tyne - Exterior of Central Station and Neville Street. circa 1900

Newcastle Upon Tyne - Stephenson Monument, Westgate Road
Newcastle Upon Tyne - Stephenson Monument and Westgate Road. circa 1900

Newcastle Upon Tyne - Grainger Street and Monument
Newcastle Upon Tyne - Grainger Street and Earl Greys Monument. circa 1900

Newcastle Upon Tyne - Grey Street and Theatre Royal. circa 1900

Newcastle-upon-Tyne Industrial School - Gymnastics
Boys from the Newcastle-upon-Tyne Industrial School give a display of gymnastics. Date: circa 1904

The Village, Wylam, England
The Village, Wylam, near Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland, England. Date: 1920

Church Bank & St Pauls, Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, England
Church Bank & St Pauls, Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, near South Shields, County Durham, England. Date: 1914

Castle Keep Railway Bridge, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Northumberland, England. Showing The Cathedral Church of St. Nicholas Date: 1970s

Street Scene, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Northumberland, England. Date: 1970s

High Level Road and Rail Bridge, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Northumberland, England. Date: 1970s

City Centre Bridge, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Northumberland, England. Date: 1960s

Sandhill - High Level Railway Bridge, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Northumberland, England. Date: 1960s

High Level Railway Bridge, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Northumberland, England. Date: 1960s

High Level Bridge, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Northumberland, England. Date: 1960s

Bridges, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Northumberland, England. Date: 1960s

Bridge, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Northumberland, England. Date: 1960s

Close, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Northumberland, England. Date: 1960s

Stanhope Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland
Stanhope Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, near, Northumberland, England. Date: 1905

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The Tyne River, flowing through the heart of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, holds a rich history and captivating beauty. As you stroll across the old Newcastle Bridge, you can't help but feel transported to a bygone era. The iconic Tyne Bridge stands tall as a testament to the city's industrial past and its enduring spirit. In the early 1900s, the construction of the Tyne Bridge was no small feat. Skilled workers labored tirelessly at Swan Hunter shipyard on the banks of the river, their cranes reaching towards the sky like giants overseeing this monumental task. Today, these very cranes serve as reminders of an era when shipbuilding thrived along these shores. Bridges spanning across the mighty it can not just functional structures; they are symbols connecting communities and bridging gaps between generations. From dusk till dawn, their illuminated presence lights up both sides of this majestic river - a sight that never fails to leave visitors in awe. Wallsend-on-Tyne proudly boasts its shipbuilding heritage - a legacy that has shaped not only this town but also England's maritime prowess, and is here where dreams were built upon steel frames and launched into vast oceans. Gateshead offers breathtaking views of both modern marvels -the Millennium Bridge gracefully arching over the water alongside its older sibling, Tyne Bridge. These architectural wonders stand side by side as guardians of progress while paying homage to tradition. As we gaze upon this timeless scene from Quayside at nightfall or catch glimpses from afar during daylight hours, one thing becomes clear: The River Tyne flows with stories untold yet etched into every brick and beam that make up these bridges, and is more than just water passing beneath them; it carries with it tales of resilience, innovation, and community pride. So come explore Newcastle-upon-Tyne's enchanting landscapes where history meets modernity on every bend of the Tyne.