Historic recordings of people who remembered the opening of the Tees Transporter Bridge and more... A look back at an interview with ITV Tyne Tees from 2020 on a collaboration with Teesside Archives unveiling oral history recordings to new generations. In just 3 days, over 11,000 people listened to newly accessible memories of ferries on the River Tees and the opening of the Tees Transporter Bridge. Discover more Middlesbrough history in our local history books at www.heritageunlocked.com/shop |

Great view from Bridge Street | Warrington Guardian

You’ve probably spotted Newport’s transporter bridge as it protrudes from the skyline But do you know it’s history? It was opened in 1906 and is one of only six operational transporter bridges left world wide from a total of twenty constructed These bridges were designed as more effective than a conventional ferry In 1900 Newport was a very busy port, much of it centred up river from where the Transporter Bridge now stands Industry was expanding on the east side of the river which, for the popul

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