2014

NZ3857 : Queen Alexandra Bridge, Sunderland

taken 10 years ago, near to Southwick, Sunderland, England

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Queen Alexandra Bridge, Sunderland
Queen Alexandra Bridge, Sunderland
The Queen Alexandra Bridge spans the River Wear at Sunderland. The bridge had two decks when it opened in 1909, with a road on the lower deck and a railway above. The railway lasted only until 1921 and has been dismantled, but the lower deck remains open to road traffic.

More information about the Queen Alexandra Bridge can be found on the Sunderland History website LinkExternal link Forgotten Relics LinkExternal link and Transport Heritage LinkExternal link

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Geographical Context: Roads, Road transport Place: Wearside Sunderland County: Tyne & Wear
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NZ3857, 74 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Malc McDonald   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Saturday, 8 March, 2014   (more nearby)
Submitted
Tuesday, 11 March, 2014
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NZ 3824 5776 [10m precision]
WGS84: 54:54.7854N 1:24.3023W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NZ 3826 5776
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WEST (about 270 degrees)
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