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Kingsgate Bridge, a footbridge over the River Wear, was opened in 1963. It connects the old part of Durham (containing the Castle, Cathedral, and older parts of the university) with the south-east of the city. In particular it provides a link to Dunelm House, seen here, the Durham Students' Union (see also NZ2742 : Dunelm House, University of Durham).

Apparently the bridge was built in two sections parallel to the river banks, and then each was rotated by 90° to meet in the middle. The engineers must have prayed that they had measured the distance across the river correctly!