Seven Bridges Over the Tyne: Newcastle’s Greatest Icons
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Seven Bridges Over the Tyne: Newcastle’s Greatest Icons
The bridges of the Tyne are the most recognisable thing about Newcastle. Seven crossings, each from a different era, each telling a different story about the city and…
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