http://www.swingbridgetyne.net Moving on the River Tyne since 1876 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:17:00 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This template is looking Good. Next thing is to set up a Flickr group where people can post their photos for use on this blog. I think we could do stuff like a 'picture of the week' slot and select one from the pool to post here, say on a ... http://www.swingbridgetyne.net/2005/08/02/hello-world/ picture by amitylane The Bridge's security shift were pretty surprised at 3am on the morning of 17th July, when some 1700 people were choreographed in a startling display by the 'temporary installation artist' Spencer Tunick. People who participated said that although the morning started pretty chilly, being in a large group ... http://www.swingbridgetyne.net/2005/08/04/naked-on-the-tyne/ Colourful Engine Parts I, originally uploaded by Sam Judson. The inner workings of the Swing Bridge have to be seen to be believed. They are kept so clean and shiny and have been painted with such wonderful colours! http://www.swingbridgetyne.net/2005/08/04/colourful-engine-parts/ This picture was taken on a helicopter flight during the Tall Ships festival in July 2005. The scaffolding and white tarpaulins covering the High Level Bridge can be seen clearly, and the large building in the foreground is the new Hilton Hotel, one of the uglier recent additions to the ... http://www.swingbridgetyne.net/2005/08/04/aerial-tyne/ The morning after the night before, and a dozen or more spider-like rafts are tied up on the Quay on the north-east bank of the Swing Bridge. Pyrotechnic gorgeousness, spent. http://www.swingbridgetyne.net/2005/08/06/fireworks-rafts/ Newcastle's history is known far and wide, Yet who is there better than a Geordie as guide? The last trolleybus ran in the year of World Cup, My late favourite dog was then just a pup; T.Dan-Smith came and T.Dan-Smith went, Railings once new now corroded and bent. The skyline ... http://www.swingbridgetyne.net/2005/08/08/the-muse/ Y'know. Like Ocean's Eleven, but without the bad suits and the attitude. Silently, with minimum effort and maximum skill. Round she goes. Rusty: Why do this? Danny: Why not do it? [Rusty shakes his head] Danny: Cause the house always wins. [another pause] Rusty: Been practicing this, haven’t you? Danny: Little ... http://www.swingbridgetyne.net/2005/08/09/swing-seven/ The Tyne regularly floods its banks at the lowest points, and on the Quayside this is right opposite the north footing of the Swing Bridge. When a huge amount of rain meets a high tide, the car park next to the Tourist Information Centre gets flooded. The Newcastle banks are lower ... http://www.swingbridgetyne.net/2005/08/12/sandbags-at-dusk/ originally uploaded by Pickersgill Reef. This view is taken FROM the swing bridge, looking east towards its big brothers. I like the photoshop work thats been done to this image. Just a shame about that damn boat ! Maybe one day the luxurious (sarcasm!) Tuxedo Princess (still want to call ... http://www.swingbridgetyne.net/2005/08/12/tyne-bridge-and-the-sage-from-swing-bridge/ July's Tall Ships festival really showed how Tyneside people can show the world a welcome. And it was easy to imagine what the River was like back in the days when the bridge was built. In 1876 the banks were lined with barges, sailing ships, cargo boats and tugs. ... http://www.swingbridgetyne.net/2005/08/12/sailing-ships/