Fridge Magnet Tyne Bridge Black and White

Fridge Magnet Tyne Bridge Black and White. A classic and dramatic fridge magnet of the Tyne Bridge and the Newcastle Gateshead Quayside taken at twilight. The sun has set, leaving a dark sky, contrasting against the artificial lights. The lights inside the span of Tyne Bridge really make it standout against the dark of the sky. The traffic and figures on the quayside footpath and road give this photograph a real sense of life and movement. A high tide and still conditions on the River Tyne produce a very clear reflection of the bridges in the water. Including the walkway and railing helps takes the viewers eyes through this photograph, from front to back, taking you through to Tyne Bridge and the High Level Bridge and Swing Bridge below.

The bridge was designed by the engineering firm of Mott, Hay and Anderson They also designed the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Forth Road Bridge in Scotland. Tyne Bridge is based on their design for the Sydney harbour Bridge. Construction on the bridge started in 1925 and opened in 1928. Tyne Bridge has become the defining symbol of Tyneside.

The four towers, surrounding the bridge, were designed as warehouses with five storeys. But, the inner floors of the warehouses in the bridge’s towers were not completed and, as a result, the storage areas were never used. Lifts for passengers and goods were built in the towers to provide access to the Quayside; they are no longer in use.

The size of the magnet is 76x50mm. The magnet is made from shatterproof plastic, here in the UK. Each magnet has a stand in the back which pushes into a slot in the back so that the magnet can stand up. Text on the magnet reads ‘Newcastle‘.

This fridge magnet is part of our Newcastle, Gateshead and Tyneside range of magnets, to view the full range, click here