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The High Level Bridge

Robert Stephenson's double decker

Designed by Robert Stehenson and constructed by the Hawkes family in 1849, the High Level was the first in the world to carry road and railway traffic. It was built to enable London and Edinburgh to be connected by rail by spanning the Tyne.

Over 5000 tons of iron were used to construct the bridge whch is over 400 metres long. The roadway is 29m above high water and the railway 37m above. The bridge rests on 5 stone pillars each 15m thick

The top deck of the High Level is still in use today but only as a turning loup and main line trains use the newer (1906) King Edward bridge further upstream. Only buses travelling south to Gateshead on the lower deck are allowed to use it due to weight and width restrictions.

1714–1901: Georgian & Victorian

Quayside Sights

Image by Glen Bowman