Replica section of arch as used in Gateshead Millennium Footbridge (1997-2001) designed by Wilkinson Eyre Architects of Bolton and engineers Gifford and Partners. Made by Harbour & General, who started work in May 1999. Opened to the public on 17 September 2001, it was the first opening bridge to be built across the River Tyne for more than 100 years. The £22 million bridge provides a footpath and cycle-way. Watson Steel, Bolton (fabricators) Gateshead Millennium Bridge 1997-2001
Model, scale 1:144, of the Pont-y-Cysyllte aqueduct, Wales, designed by Thomas Telford in 1805. Model of the Pont-y-Cysyllte Aqueduct, Wales, 1805 1805
Piece of wood from Costa Rica, known as bohaoka, used to make swinging bridges, 1900-1930 Piece of wood from Costa Rica 1900-1930
Silver plated model of the Forth Railway Bridge, 1882-1890, scale 1:480, Parliamentary submission model, on mirror base in glazed on table stand Forth Railway Bridge, 1882. 1882