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July 2009

Rivers and Bridges including build your own Tyne Bridge


28 Jul

Rivers and Bridges: Discovery


Take part in bridge building activities at and help us create a giant picture of the River Tyne.


10.30am - 12.30pm and 2pm - 4pm


Build you own Tyne Bridge: The Archives at Discovery


Come along to the Archives for a fun and informative workshop where you will be able to find out about the North East's amazing history of building bridges and take part in our challenge to build a new Tyne bridge using knex kits!


Draw inspiration from the past with a unique opportunity to view the original plans and early photographs of the Tyne Bridge. This workshop is free and suitable for families with children aged 7 plus.

These workshops are offered with the kind support of the British Steel Archive Project.


10.30am - 12.30pm and 1.30pm - 3pm