Tyne Bridge - Unveiling 10 Amazing things you never knew!

[@davidsanderson6044]

I run a steel erecting company in Canada with my son's and our trade name is Tyneside Steel Erectors Ltd. The logo has the bridge above the name, the curve extending from the letter D. We are Prudhoe lads and the name seemed fitting. We erect buildings all over Western Canada and we are very proud of the logo.

[@TynesideLife]

Oh wow, thanks for sharing g that David 👊🏻👍🏻

[@BlitlickinggudOhyea]

If that's true fella, Then, you might enlighten us all, how it's costing 40 million to paint the bridge and how it's taking 4yrs to complete? I expect part of that price is for re surfacing, due to the road closure down to 2 lanes. Get the right company in and that bridge could be closed and resurfaced within a few days. So, come on, once its been re tarmac'd. What's it going to be down to 2 lanes for? Carht it be painted without the need for road works? Other bridges around the world have 24/7, all year round painting AND maintenance going on without lane closures and inconvenience to motorists. I could re paint the whole bridge me sel in 4yrs, aswel as supplying the deluxe for half da price lol. Must have been a few palms greased for that contract 😂

[@TynesideLife]

@@BlitlickinggudOhyea I cover the full work schedule in a recent video. You have a few misconceptions and misunderstandings bud. Not least our local council was forced to obtain £35m from central government

[@BlitlickinggudOhyea]

@TynesideLife I'd like that link to ur previous vid Ed. I don't give a rats ass who runs what. We are hemorrhaging money,left right and centre. All across the board, no matter what sector. We can find billions upon billions to help every tom dick and Abdul. All whilst our own communities are falling apart. It's a freaking disgrace!!!

[@steveng5503]

My great grandfather was a crane operator who helped construct our Tyne Bridge. The famous images of the two halves being closed at the peak was just another days work for him. Amazing construction techniques for the time. ✌🏻👍🏻🇬🇧

[@TynesideLife]

Thanks for sharing Steve 👍🏻👊🏻

[@guineagirl5078]

Visited Geordie Land for weekend last week, my sister drove over Tyne Bridge after visiting Angel Of The North, it was quite an experience. Beautiful city you have, lovely people ❤.

[@TynesideLife]

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[@CarolLeslie-x5n]

Aye we’re a canny lot.

[@UKpitbull]

@@CarolLeslie-x5n 😉

[@rosea3475]

Thank you very much, Eddie. I learned a lot. I was always told the bridge was built as tester for the Sydney Bridge, Oz. I always get a lump in my throat when I come back 'home' on the train and see that beautiful bridge. Brilliant work! Thank you for your efforts!

[@fmcb269]

Growing up in Newcastle in the late 50's and early 60's I spent a lot of time being dragged round the Quayside area by my father, who was a history teacher at RGS. But it wasn't all bad. Dad seemed to know Everybody, so not only did I get to visit the control cabin on the Swing Bridge - very memorable standing there while the bridge opened! - but we also went up in the lift from the quayside to the road level. It must have been the East tower on the North bank, and it was operated by an elderly lift man. There was a wooden wheel with a sticky-out handle which may have worked the mechanism, and possibly a slatted wooden bench along one side for folk to sit on. Long time ago, but quite a clear memory 60 years on.

[@TynesideLife]

I’m hoping to get inside Nigel

I remember using the the lift with my Gran, I was only a kid then, 78 now, I'll never see the Tyne Bridge again although I can go to Sydney a see its big sister.

typo:-and

[@williamjohnhall6076]

Well Eddie that was a cracking video I’ve learnt so much from it as I always do from your knowledge of Newcastle etc. cannot wait to see what is next.

[@TynesideLife]

Glad you enjoyed it 🤛🏻

[@apunkman]

Love Newcastle, the Tyne Bridge is so photogenic I visit Newcastle regularly and take photos every time I go. If that bridge was in London it would have been painted years ago. Thanks for the tour and I love the Sunday market right by that magnificent structure.

[@TynesideLife]

🙏👊🏻👍🏻

[@devangliya7131]

Loving this new production with the music. Not from around here, but these songs add that universal feeling of nostalgia. Plus, I get to discover new music that's so dear to the locals

[@TynesideLife]

Thank you very much

[@jennieguy8625]

Great podcast as usual Ed be nice to see those tower's become a feature and utilize the unique setting they're in 👍 👍

[@HangTheTraitors157]

I love bridges. I was in Newcastle in October 2023 for a few days and walked back and forth across all of those bridges with the exception of the railway bridge - as I remember, there was not public access to cross that bridge. Great city Newcastle and great people and history. Can't wait to go back.

[@geordieal]

The sight of the Tyne Bridge always tells me I’m home. Before I see it I always know I’m close to home, but seeing it just lifts my spirit. The reverse is also true though, whenever I’m leaving home, seeing the Tyne Bridge disappear from view casts a dark shadow. I did used to like it when it was in the red white and blue color scheme for the Queens Silver Jubilee… would have been nice to revisit that color scheme for her last Jubilee.

[@lauradavison4044]

Great film of one of my favourite places in the world. My grandfather Capt Richard Embleton, on horseback, led the opening procession across the bridge on its opening day. I have a photo of him doing this. As a child he told me a story of a golden rivet hidden in the bridge as a secret, has anyone else heard that story. I am so glad it is being refurbished. I know it is an awful lot of money but a few weeks ago we going across the bridge I could have cried at the state of it.

[@TynesideLife]

That’s amazing Laura! Thank you for sharing 🙏

[@deanharding740]

Good video Eddie, I can see a lot of thought, planning and organisation has gone into it. Well done and thanks 👍🏻

[@TynesideLife]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jcloughjnr8384]

Insightful and informative, as ever. Your content never disappoints. Good to have you back.

[@ianrwm]

Excellent video. As a regular visitor to Newcastle, from north of the border, I'm always impressed by the Tyne bridge.

[@TynesideLife]

Cheers Ian 👍🏻

[@lynnewaston60]

Wow!! Brilliant vid Eddie… keep them coming 😀👍

[@TynesideLife]

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[@thegeordiefellwalker8878]

Good content 👍I grew up in scotswood a stone's throw from scotswood bridge & always remember Jimmy Forsyth who later became famous for his amazing collection of photographs.

[@kenloughran7186]

Amazing Eddy very informative my friend keep them coming mate

[@superunknown8775]

Eddy! I saw you as I drove past you on the bridge, heading over to Gateshead, early on Friday afternoon. I was going to blast the horn, but you were filming!😁 Was waiting for this video. Top work, great to know a few more things on our glorious bridge's history 👍🏻💪🏻 Regards, Mick

[@TynesideLife]

Thanks for not blasting your horn 🤣

[@superunknown8775]

@@TynesideLife 😄 maybe next time...!

[@antdb4]

Gr8 facts aboot WOR bridge, I left Newcastle in 1992 @ 21 years old and I too experienced folk in Bristol, London, Liverpool who couldn't understand me and every single time I come back by train I love seeing THE bridge and it makes me smile! I will next experience this on Saturday enroute to WOR Cathedral on the hill for the match! Keep up the ace work Eddy😎

[@TynesideLife]

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[@ValderiValdera]

Informative and entertaining Ed. Sadly when you're on the train over King Edward's Bridge the view of the Tyne Bridge is blocked by the metro bridge. A few years ago our train was diverted over the High Level Bridge and it was amazing to see that view again.

[@TynesideLife]

I’d love to see it again

[@grahambell9831]

Afternoon Eddy 👋 after the homeless video, I have watched your Tyne Bridge, it has cheered me up no end! Very interesting facts on the worlds 'best' bridge 😉. That lick of paint cannot come soon enough! Have a great weekend and look forward to any NUFC match report you compile 👍👊

[@TynesideLife]

Glad that cheered you up Graham 👍🏻

[@LeeStewart]

When I see the Tyne bridge in person it symbolises just how much I love where I live.

[@pthomson9736]

Brilliant video. Thank you! ❤❤❤

[@williamwe7581]

Another great Video Eddie. I haven't been back to my birthplace (Gosforth) since visiting North Shields in 2004 on HMS Invincible.

[@scottcarmichael4751]

Fantastic video eddie Loads of info.keep up your great work

[@TynesideLife]

Appreciated Scott 🤛🏻

[@pauljames77777]

Great Infomation Top video , thanks so much eddy for this mate

[@TynesideLife]

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[@WOLFIE-96B-UK]

Like you Eddie, coming home on leave by train in the 70s and seeing the Tyne Bridge let me know I was home. Great video 👍

[@lindyrobertson2896]

Fascinating!! Would move back home to the north east in a heartbeat if we could.

[@JohninRosc]

Great video and very informative. Many thanks.

[@gn7740]

Excellent Eddie. I'm from Blyth, live in the south now but travel to see family often and ran over it a few times for the GnR!

[@TynesideLife]

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[@mussyeahmate]

Great video, Eddie. Really good watch.

[@TynesideLife]

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[@newbris]

Ha ha yes Eddie, as an Aussie living in Newcastle I got ribbed quite a few times about us copying their bridge. Unfortunately for them I had read the Newcastle City Council web page that pointed out that even though the Sydney Harbour Bridge finished after the Tyne Bridge, it actually started construction before. It just took far longer as it was so huge. To be honest I think I prefer the Tyne Bridge because it's a more walkable human scale. I also love how the Tyne Bridge goes through and over the buildings in the Quayside, I don't know why but it just looks so good.

[@TynesideLife]

Great message Ealing 👍🏻

[@markjohnson3109]

Aah that train journey home....Durham Cathedral, Chester-le-Street then the High level and home. Oh and what bridge inspired which, look at the old railway bridge at Wylam which I believe was in use before any of the 3 you mention were even built. Great video and thanks

[@manideokangal1488]

Will be moving there soon so excited. To explore

[@TynesideLife]

👊🏻👍🏻

[@jaynebostock8574]

Beard suits you, video very imformative Eddy, another great video😊

[@chrisdawson6156]

Hi Jayne have you walked down the Tyne before

[@RushfanUK]

I'm old enough to remember it when the A1 ran through Newcastle and down through Gateshead, there were only 4 bridges across the Tyne then as well back in the 60's! and no Metro of course. Nice piece.

[@TynesideLife]

Thanks for sharing bud 👍🏻

[@joinmeonthedarkside2]

Cheers bonnie lad.. Great video

[@simonhainsworth3490]

Class stuff mate. Keep it up

[@rexgoodheart3471]

Hello from Georgia, USA. A question on Only Connect (whose answer was the Millenium Bridge) brought me here. That whole Tyne River bridge system looks amazing and beautiful! Hope to see it in person one day. Very interesting video, thanks.

[@TynesideLife]

Thank you 👊🏻👍🏻

[@jimmyoconnell6167]

I loved seeing it coming back on leave from the army in 80s

[@davidaddison5936]

Love our Tyne Bridge.A true symbol of our home:Newcastle upon Tyne. I really hope it will be fixed up soon.

[@TynesideLife]

I discuss that in the video as to its refurbishment plans 🤛🏻

[@davidaddison5936]

good video. I think at each end of the Swing Bridge,you can still see the remains of the Georgian Bridge? However, the Tyne Bridge will always be my number one.:)

[@midlandgeordie]

Very interesting as usual,landmark known around the world. Walked over Sydney bridge and it’s huge! 👍👍

[@stevehenderson9957]

Loved this Eddie thank you.

[@TynesideLife]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@richiewong1]

You see the bridges, and now The Angel as well, and you know you’re home. Cheers Eddy.

[@TynesideLife]

Thank you so much for the tip Richie 🙏

[@Flukey_1970]

Cracking video as usual mate. Amazing history! I knew some of it i knew about the A1 and that the bridge used to be blue.I also knew about the Sidney harbour bridge.

[@TynesideLife]

Did you know about Hell Gate Bridge?

[@Flukey_1970]

@@TynesideLife no mate haha i knew about the designer and the Sidney. Very interesting about the Hell Gate bridge though

[@seansmith445]

I hope they don't spoil the look of the bridge by adding barrier spikes.

[@cramzy07]

Another great video mate👍

[@TynesideLife]

Thanks 👍

[@dennischarters4614]

Another great video mate

[@DarthDainese]

I was the same coming back from Lympstone in the late 90's, 8 hours on the train from Exeter, first you see the Angel, I didn't like it when they built it, but that train journey made me come to appreciate the Angel, and then into the city and crossing the bridge, me mother n stepfather would meet me at the station.

[@TynesideLife]

☝️👊🏻

[@calvinlee9252]

the exact video i need to show to my wife to be why our honeymoon will be at Newcastle - and this from someone who's not even British.. great content as usual! and the production levels gone up a few notches eh.

[@TynesideLife]

She’s a very lucky girl then Calvin 🤛🏻😃

[@bongeyedbill9355]

You defo put me right on a few facts ed!!! 😊👍

[@TynesideLife]

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[@piegadgie]

Loving the videos and Ive always thought the same as you that only one man was killed during construction but in the recent book 'The Tyne Bridge" by Paul Brown he names two others as having been killed.

[@TynesideLife]

Cheers John, I’ll check that out 👍🏻

[@shaunparker5410]

It is one amazing structure, and is a great credit to the builders of the day

[@clarky_697]

Love these videos too Eddie 🖤🩶❤️

[@TynesideLife]

🙏🤛🏻

[@kevin4havis]

Interesting Eddy.

[@TynesideLife]

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[@PatrickStarfishman]

My Grandma told me that she was there when the bridge was opened. She used to tell me that after that Lord Mayor finished his speech, she was the first to stand on the platform after him...she there fore concluded that it must mean that it was her bridge. That seems like a legally air tight claim to me. Don't worry, despite owning the bridge, she never had any plans to close it to the public.

[@TynesideLife]

😂 great story cheers Patrick

[@moiragoldsmith7052]

My Dad was there too, he'd have been 8 yrs old at the time. It was so good of your Grandma to let us all use her bridge. 😂💝

[@PatrickStarfishman]

@@moiragoldsmith7052 She was always very generous in that way hahaha

[@BrianDawsonLM10]

hi Eddie thanks for another interesting video, i once worked with a relation to Nathaniel Collins a guy called Bob Collins also from south shields.

[@TynesideLife]

🤛🏻🙏

[@TheMagpieReview]

Amazing video very interesting I was sucked right in your best video yet mate for me class ⚫️⚪️

[@TynesideLife]

Appreciated mate 🤛🏻

[@Robert.Sheard]

Love the sights of the city for those of us who live far away.

[@alancurry4161]

Walk the whole of the Roman Wall for charity every year and love the last day when we’re walking the Quayside Thanks Eddie

[@TynesideLife]

I’ll be doing it this spring Alan 👍🏻

[@Tonylovesgreggs]

Coming back from college in York in the 70's with those views! But don't forget the big blue star a bit to the left. Always a lump in my throat. Daft but true.

[@JohnnyPeacock1959]

When I saw the workers building the bridge I thought it's a miracle that only one life was lost building that great structure.

[@greamewilson1960]

Spot on again Eddie Thanx

[@gordy3714]

Great video eddy what colour are they painting it. , I wish they could reopen Gateshead East railway station especially with the great little footbridge over the top, especially as you have the Hotel right next to it. As well Eddy do a piece on the possibility of the reopening of the Leamside line. 👍

[@TynesideLife]

👍🏻great message mate

[@jumperking368]

There is a film that was made at the time called The Construction of Sydney Harbour Bridge on KZbin. It is worth a watch as it shows the method used to build it. The Tyne bridge would have been built using the same method.

[@TynesideLife]

Will do pal. They were built by the same engineering company so the construction would have been very similar 👍🏻

[@northernengland]

It's always reminded me of Thunderbird 2.

[@christodd8960]

Interesting video. Any ideas if any of them bombs lay in the river unexploded?

[@TynesideLife]

Not that I’m aware Chris. One obviously hit the flour mill

[@2coinaphrase121]

I’m coming home Newcastle 💪 👏

[@gordon4213]

I've Zipwired off there, amazing experience and would recommend anyone giving the opportunity should (Jump) at it Have you considered doing a video on Tynemouth outdoor pool ?

[@TynesideLife]

Im definitely trying that next time. I don’t think I’ll do a video just on the pool but I bay include it in a larger video about Tynemouth 👍🏻

[@mariabrett6712]

Love this so interesting my da worked for dormund long he was born in Newsham Blyth 💕 loved the video xx

[@TynesideLife]

Glad you enjoyed it Maria. Was he involved with the building?

[@billyrich70]

I have a 3D model if the Tyne Bridge but I haven't started building it yet.

[@derekoetting4245]

Heres another little bit of info about the tyne bridge. The last rivet that was put in the bridge was solid gold. Which was put in place for the opening with the royals.

[@TynesideLife]

I think that’s a myth Derek but if you can provide a reference I’d love to learn more 👍🏻

[@IanEckert1977]

She went to the Middlesbrough v Everton match at the Riverside Stadium In November 2008 with me... ...From Then On I Was Dooooomed Eddie Hope my Good-Man...

[@stevehenke678]

Thanks for video Eddy. I'd heard so much stuff re the Tyne bridge and the Sydney harbour bridge, much of it rubbish it's nice to get some facts. I've spent a lot of time in Sydney and their bridge is huge, but it's no more valuable to them than ours is to us. If that makes sense? 😂

[@TynesideLife]

We have 6 more 😅

[@jonathanauty4861]

2 of my great uncles from South shields worked on it one on eirher end .

[@TynesideLife]

Amazing. Thanks for sharing Jonathan 🤛🏻

[@angelavasey5083]

Discussed the Tyne Bridge with my late uncle ( 30/9/19 - 5/8/19 ) on several occasions

[@TynesideLife]

Nice meeting you today Angela

[@angelavasey5083]

@@TynesideLife Was nice to meet you & the lovely Helen

[@andrewrood9200]

is it true theres a gold rivot in the tyne bridge ? as i was told there was

[@TynesideLife]

No mate, but I heard one of the Kittiwakes laid a golden egg… 😅

[@antonylaws6554]

If it's going to be painted next year, why not go for black & white this time. 😁

[@kenh3344]

Humbug no. Buckingham green. Or Brunswick green. Na not humbug. And certainly not pink.?

[@kenh3344]

I can understand the wanting to put spikes up to stop suicide jumping. But that will spoil the bridge. The might try other places like high bridge. Or somewhere else. So no to spikes . It like have a nic day and watch someone come and spoil it ?? And it will not look good.. it should remain as built. That's my opinion. Good video. Top marks.

[@jimmyoconnell6167]

Remember the lift in the towers in the bridge

[@TynesideLife]

I’m doing a separate video about the towers 👍🏻

[@guineagirl5078]

Lift?

[@jimmyoconnell6167]

@Guinea Girl yes lifts om both sides they been closed for 30 yrs now

[@guineagirl5078]

@@TynesideLife you knowledge and passion about your home city is amazing. So interesting are your videos. I will look forward to the next one eagerly 😊 😀

[@TynesideLife]

@@guineagirl5078 thank you 🙏

[@steverobinson9763]

Missed this one originally but loved it. One thing about the kittiwakes, is it true that the bridge is the farthest inland that they nest? and lastly, are you the poorer brother of Peter Gabriel? Only joking.

[@TynesideLife]

Not sure on the first one and for the second, I’m the wealthier brother of Jeff Bezos 😃

[@northeastpyro8796]

Never knew you are shearers twin

[@CarolLeslie-x5n]

I’ve zip lined off awa Tyne Bridge 😁

[@GeoffPope-y2z]

You didn't mention the lifts.

[@TynesideLife]

I did

[@GeoffPope-y2z]

​@@TynesideLifeyou didn't.

[@TynesideLife]

@@GeoffPope-y2z I mentioned that I would be doing a separate video about inside if the towers and the lifts

[@GeoffPope-y2z]

@@TynesideLife OK my mistake. I look forward to watching it.

[@michaellionart4841]

11: there is man access under each footpath wherein are housed large diameter water mains, gas pipes and numerous small utility lines. You’re welcome x

[@TynesideLife]

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[@JohnDrew-ri9iy]

DJ John Britain's got talent TV show says you deserve a medal for all your hard work respect Eddie DJ John Geordie legend says he loves running over the tyne bridge in the great North run thanks Eddie haway the lads toon army Newcastle Geordies respect Eddie let's see you waving those hands in the air like you just don't care thanks for the film of the tyne bridge fantastic haway the lads toon army thanks again Eddie DJ John Britain's got talent TV show respect 😅😅😅😅

[@davidsmart285]

cracking

[@steveng5503]

I’m sure the image of British Paints shown was actually on Stoddart Street in Shieldfield, Newcastle. My mother worked in their factory. Be interesting if anyone else spots that and can correct me? Now known as Stephenson House and is student accommodation. Check google street view? ✌🏻👍🏻🇬🇧

[@TynesideLife]

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[@IanEckert1977]

I Drove Over The Tyne Bridge To Pick My New Everton USA Chairwoman 2009 Bride Up from Newcastle International Airport... ...I Wish I Had Crashed Into A Lamp-Post on the Journey to Collect her Eddie Hope my Good-Man...

[@LeeStewart]

I too past the Tyne Bridge today! 🚶‍♂- kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIu5p313a9aMh7M

[@MrNelliboy]

Needs a new coat like

[@TynesideLife]

Now which of the ten points did I discuss that one?… 😆

[@MrNelliboy]

@@TynesideLife 🤣😘

[@Jamie_A_Newcastle_Tenerife]

Would love a pint with u Eddie. ever come over her, get in touch .

[@TynesideLife]

Will do 🙏👊🏻👍🏻

[@clarky_697]

🖤🩶❤️

[@TynesideLife]

Thank you very much Clarky 🙏

[@IanEckert1977]

I Drove-Over the Tyne Bridge to pick the Everton USA Chairwoman 2009 Up As My New-Bride at the Start Of 2009... ...Young-Love and All-That-Fucking-Stupid-Carry-On Eddie Hope my Good-Man... ...She has Sodded-Off After She Got Her English Citizenship...Can You Believe That?... ...Newcastle United Will Never Leave Me Son...Toon Toon Black and White Army...Howay the Mags...Eddie Howe's Black and White Army...

[@MrBoutland]

Fact number 11 it needs a good paint 😆

[@TynesideLife]

It’s always apparent when someone makes a comment without watching the video 😆

[@jayc6428]

Havent been home for nearly 10 years, thanks for these videos, even if they do make me yearn for hyem.