King George V opens the Tyne Bridge in 1928

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Channel: adam28xx · 2013 · Music

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Here is a rare 78rpm recording of His Majesty King George V opening the new Tyne Bridge, linking Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead, on 10 October 1928. Work had started in 1925 and the final cost was 1.2 million.

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