2016

NZ2564 : Victoria Tunnel

taken 10 years ago, near to Byker, Newcastle Upon Tyne, England

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Victoria Tunnel
Victoria Tunnel
A former waggonway, 2¼ miles long, under the heart of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Opened in 1842 the tunnel is a remarkable feat of engineering as a means of transporting coal from the Spital Tongues Colliery to the coal staithes on the Tyne quayside. It was in use for a mere eighteen years and then forgotten until brought back into use as an air raid shelter in World War II.

Today the tunnel is under the care of the Ouseburn Trust (see LinkExternal link ) and public tours are available. A truly memorable trip.

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Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Sport, Leisure Quarrying, Mining City, Town centre Railways Derelict, Disused Former: Waggonway Primary Subject: Tunnel other tags: Tunnel Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
This photo is linked from: Articles: · Images shortlisted for POTY, 2016 Title Clusters: · Victoria Tunnel [2] ·
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NZ2564, 1078 images   (more nearby 🔍)
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Mick Garratt   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Thursday, 25 February, 2016   (more nearby)
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Friday, 26 February, 2016
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NZ 2565 6483 [10m precision]
WGS84: 54:58.6454N 1:36.0474W
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OSGB36: geotagged! NZ 2565 6483
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