When you visit Newcastle Upon Tyne , being a university city, there are unmissable landmarks. But one in particular for a Sydney resident like myself, is the Tyne**** Bridge which remarkably resembles another famous bridge, Sydney Harbour Bridge
The history of these two bridges are inevitable linked as both were designed by Mott, Hay and Anderson, whose design for the Sydney Harbour Bridge accepted in 1924. In essence, the Sydney Harbour Bridge was like the “ultimate model” for the Tyne Bridge.
However, Tyne Bridge was completed first and opened by HM King George V accompanied by H.M Queen Mary on the 10th October 1928 (Source: BBC UK). Sydney Harbour Bridge was completed four years later. For comparison sake, S H.B is 1149 metres in height whilst as T B. Is 389 metres. But both bridges were inspired by another famous bridge,
This certainly is an intriguing landmark if one is familiar with the similarities between these three iconic bridges, especially the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Tyne Bridge with their inevitable links to Hell Gate Bridge.
The question asked by curious “bystanders” is Which Came First? I would rather think that, even both are uniquely beautiful in its own way, both pay testament to human capabilities to build stupendous structures for future generations to admire.
This is just a glimpse of what one discovered when one has the opportunity to explore what’s out there. Newcastle Upon Tyne is an interesting city. I was privileged to be here on a “university research” program. Definitely a beautiful city to explore and a bonus to discover the everlasting link between Sydney and Newcastle Upon Tyne.
All photos were by Local Guide @SirB
