Kingsgate Bridge is a striking, modern reinforced concrete footbridge across the River Wear in Durham. It is a Grade I listed building. It was personally designed in 1963 by Ove Arup. Opened in 1966, Kingsgate Bridge is thought to have been one of Arup's favourite designs.
NZ2742 : The 3rd Marquis of Londonderry (and 2 monkeys) Schoolboy legend in County Durham had it that the Italian sculptor was so proud of his work that he declared it 'perfect'. Then, when some waif pointed out the horse had no tongue, he committed suicide! Since then Durham University students have been known to paint the poor creature red on 'Rag Day'.