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Middlesbrough - The Tees Transporter Bridge
Middlesbrough, The Tees Transporter Bridge, which opened in 1911. The bridge carries a travelling car, or gondola, suspended from the bridge, across the river in 90 seconds. The gondola can carry 200 people, 9 cars, or 6 cars and one minibus. The bridge connects Middlesbrough, on the south bank, to Stockton on Tees, on the north bank and carries the A178 road from Middlesbrough to Hartlepool. Date: circa 1910s
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Bank Carries Crane Frank Gondola Middlesbrough Steamer Steamships Stockton Tees Teeside Transporter Tugboat
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Step back in time with this image of Middlesbrough's iconic Tees Transporter Bridge, taken in the 1910s. The bridge, which opened in 1911, is a testament to engineering prowess and a unique mode of transportation across the River Tees. The Tees Transporter Bridge carries a travelling gondola, suspended from the bridge, which makes the 90-second journey from Middlesbrough on the south bank to Stockton-on-Tees on the north bank. The gondola can accommodate up to 200 people, nine cars, or six cars and one minibus. The bridge not only connects these two towns but also carries the A178 road from Middlesbrough to Hartlepool. In this photograph, we see a tugboat and a steamship anchored nearby, adding to the bustling industrial scene. The bridge's design, with its distinctive vertical supports and the gondola suspended in mid-air, is a sight to behold. The bridge's construction was a marvel of its time, and the sight of the gondola being lifted by the bridge's crane must have been an awe-inspiring experience for those living in the area. This postcard, taken by Grenville Collins, provides a glimpse into the past, offering us a window into the history of Middlesbrough and the Tees Transporter Bridge. The bridge remains an essential part of Teesside's heritage and continues to attract visitors from around the world.
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