Newcastle Bridge 1967

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No title - New Scotswood bridge opened, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear.

M/S new bridge. M/S looking between the two bridges showing old and new together. M/S traffic passing in single file over the old bridge, controlled by man with flag. M/S as man waves cars on. Various shots showing...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
56170
Sort Number:
67/025
Time in/Out:
01:46:14:00 / 01:46:58:00
Canister:
67/25
Film ID:
2023.31
Issue Date:
26/03/1967

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  • The opening ceremony took place on 20 March 1967.

    jamied 24th May 2012

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