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Tyne Bridge - Definition and Overview

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Tyne Bridge is a bridge over the River Tyne in North East England, linking Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead. It was designed by the engineering firm Mott, Hay and Anderson, who later designed the Forth Road Bridge, and was built by Dorman, Long and Co. of Middlesborough. It was officially opened on October 9, 1928 by George V.

Tyne Bridge is also the name of a parliamentary constituency that covers areas of central Newcastle and western Gateshead.


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