Wor Tyne
Bridge
As the major restoration of the Tyne Bridge is under way, we’ve been out asking people what this iconic structure means to them. For many it is a symbol of home, part of our North East identity, and that makes it all the more important to restore it to its former glory.
Carl Magnay
Tune in as Carl Magnay, First Team Coach of Gateshead FC, shares his personal connection to the Tyne Bridge and advocates for fan support towards its restoration efforts.
Papi Jeovani
Papi Jeovani, a talented local poet, passionately shares his own original poem celebrating the immense importance of the Tyne Bridge through his captivating recital.
Pamela Holmes
Listen to Pamela Holmes, Assistant Director of Transport at Newcastle City Council, as she shares her story of how the Tyne Bridge ignited her passion for engineering, and her profound pride in contributing to its restoration.
Sir Brendan Foster
Listen to Sir Brendan Foster as he discusses the iconic Tyne Bridge and its pivotal role in the Great North Run, the world's largest half marathon.
Performer and model Tilly Lockey recently shared her love for the Tyne Bridge with us. Hear about how she’s always taking plenty of pictures of the awe-inspiring structure.
Tilly Lockey
St Paul’s C of E Primary School
These pupils from St Paul’s C of E Primary School in Newcastle love the Tyne Bridge and can’t wait to see it looking its best again. To them it’s iconic, it’s special and it represents home.