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David Morton

BIZARRE: Forgotten name of second worker killed building the tyne bridge finally comes to light again | Mind Blowing Facts

The Tyne Bridge will mark its centenary in six years' time.

Linking Newcastle and Gateshead, the iconic crossing has become a physical symbol of Tyneside, known around the world.

Taking four years to build between 1924 and 1928, it was a hugely challenging engineering project, requiring steel-nerved bravery from the men who actually built it.

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