The Transporter Bridge, Middlesborough, Teeside
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The Transporter Bridge, Middlesborough, Teeside
The Transporter Bridge, Middlesborough, the centre of the County Borough of Teesside Date: circa 1910
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Borough Dock Docks Engineering Ferrying Lift Teesside Transporter Middlesborough
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1. Title: The Transporter Bridge, Middlesbrough, Teeside - A Feat of Engineering Epoch: Circa 1910 The Transporter Bridge in Middlesbrough, Teeside, stands as a testament to the ingenuity and industrial prowess of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This iconic structure, located at the heart of the County Borough of Teesside, has long been a symbol of the region's rich maritime history. Built between 1895 and 1911, the Transporter Bridge was designed to provide a means of transporting vehicles and passengers across the River Tees, connecting Middlesbrough's bustling docks and harbour with the surrounding areas. This unique engineering marvel, a vertical-lift bridge, was the first of its kind in the world and the only one still in operation today. In the photograph, we see the bridge in its full glory, with its impressive steel structure reaching towards the sky, as a train-like gondola, suspended from the bridge's arms, ferries a vehicle across the river. The image captures the essence of a bygone era, where the power of human innovation and the relentless march of progress came together to shape the landscape and connect communities. The Transporter Bridge's construction was a source of great pride for the people of Middlesbrough and the wider Teesside region. It not only facilitated the movement of goods and people but also served as a powerful symbol of the area's industrial might and resilience. Today, the bridge remains a cherished piece of local history and a popular tourist attraction, drawing visitors from around the world who marvel at the engineering feat that has stood the test of time. As we gaze upon this photograph, we are transported back to an era when the world seemed to be constantly in motion, as the Transporter Bridge, Middlesbrough, continued to bridge the gap between the past and the future.
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