NT9351 : Union Bridge

taken 2 months ago, near to Loanend, Northumberland, England

This is 1 of 13 images, with title Union Bridge in this square
Union Bridge
Union Bridge
A view from the Scottish bank of the Tweed of this remarkable early [1819/20] chain link suspension bridge, which at the time was the longest such structure in the world, a title which lasted barely 5 years until the opening of the Menai Bridge.

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NT9351, 254 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Gordon Hatton   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Monday, 29 September, 2025   (more nearby)
Submitted
Sunday, 12 October, 2025
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NT 9339 5102 [10m precision]
WGS84: 55:45.1501N 2:6.4126W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NT 9330 5106
View Direction
East-southeast (about 112 degrees)
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