Tyne and Wear Archives: The Stories of our Bridges
Tyne and Wear Archives, Discovery Museum, Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE1 4JA
Join our archivists for a special event highlighting our region’s iconic bridges. Through maps, plans, drawings, photographs and documents, come and explore the history of the bridges that connect our region.
This will be followed by a behind-the-scenes tour of the archive stores.
Pre-booking essential, booking closes 24 hours before the start of the event.
Timings & Tours
- Friday 19 September:
- 10.30 - 12.00
Location & directions
Tyne and Wear Archives, Discovery Museum, Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE1 4JA
- Contact on day:
- Discovery Museum Welcome Desk
- Telephone number:
- +441912326789
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Pre-booking essential, booking closes 24 hours before the start of the event.
- Booking website:
- https://www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/archives/whats-on/heritage-open-day-the-stories-of-our-bridges
- Booking opens:
- 22 Aug 2025 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 18 Sep 2025 01:00 AM
Accessibility details
Suitable for age 12+. Due to the layout of the archives stores, wider wheelchairs and mobility scooters will not be able to join the behind the scenes tour of the archive.
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 16
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
