Tyne Bridge Shorts
Description: Silhouettes of people stand in the foreground along the river banks of Newcastle upon Tyne. The arch of the Tyne Bridge rises over the water, spanning across the river landscape in the North East of England. Various buildings and structures line the waterfront beneath the steel framework, creating a skyline silhouette of this northern city.
Description: This artwork displays the seven bridges of the river Tyne that can be seen from the Newcastle and Gateshead Quayside. They are (from bottom to top) the Gateshead Millennium Bridge (2001), the Tyne Bridge (1928), the Swing Bridge (1876), the High Level Bridge (1849), the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge (1981), the King Edward VII Bridge (1906), and the Redheugh Bridge (1983).
Description: This display features the Wearmouth Bridge arching over the River Wear in the city of Sunderland, England. The horizon shows local building structures and a church spire under a glowing sun. Anchors flank the lower sides, highlighting the maritime heritage of the Tyne and Wear region near the North Sea coast. The layout focuses on the municipal architecture and the local waterway.
