This photograph was taken in 1990 and shows the last lift of Newport Bridge before it was fastened down for good c1990.
Photograph and details courtesy of Thomas McGowan.
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A Pictorial History of Stockton-on-Tees
This photograph was taken in 1990 and shows the last lift of Newport Bridge before it was fastened down for good c1990.
Photograph and details courtesy of Thomas McGowan.
I was there with the dog on this occasion. Wonderful sight
The bridge is now being repainted
Amateur film footage of the construction and opening of the Tees Newport Bridge:
http://www.northeastfilmarchive.com/videos/13350/tees-newport-bridge
Some great images here too:
http://www.britainfromabove.org.uk/image/epw042126