Newcastle trip

#100waysoftravel Newcastle is a city of bridges, with seven of the region’s most famous, including the iconic Tyne bridge crossing the river. The landmark Tyne Bridge is the most famous of Newcastle’s seven bridges. When it opened in 1928 it was the biggest single span bridge in the U.K. The bridge towers were built of Cornish granite and originally designed as warehouses but never used. It is most recognisable for the annual Great North Run when 52,000 runners pass over the bridge accompanied by a display from the RAF Red Arrows aerobatic team. Newcastle is a city of bridges, with seven of the region’s most famous, including the iconic Tyne bridge crossing the river. The landmark Tyne Bridge is the most famous of Newcastle’s seven bridges. When it opened in 1928 it was the biggest single span bridge in the U.K. The bridge towers were built of Cornish granite and originally designed as warehouses but never used. It is most recognisable for the annual Great North Run when 52,000 runners pass over the bridge accompanied by a display from the RAF Red Arrows aerobatic team.