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Its the end of the line for Saltburns halfpenny bridge
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Its the end of the line for Saltburns halfpenny bridge
Its the end of the line for Saltburns halfpenny bridge - and the cost of the toppling the 105-year-old structure will be a cool 50, 000. At 9.30 am this tuesday the biggest halfpenny banger of all time will fall into the gorge as 42lb of gelignite blow out the seaward side of the structure. 15th December 1974
NCJ Staff
NCJ Archive
Mirrorpix
Saltburn
England
Media ID 21678182
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Bridge Redcar And Cleveland Resort Saltburn Saltburn By The Sea Seaside Town
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It's the end of an era as Saltburn's iconic halfpenny bridge meets its demise. After standing tall for 105 years, this beloved structure will soon be reduced to rubble, but not without a hefty price tag of £50,000. On Tuesday morning at precisely 9:30 am, history will witness the grandest halfpenny banger ever seen as 42lb of gelignite detonates on the seaward side of the bridge, sending it crashing into the gorge below. This photograph captures a significant moment in time - December 15th, 1974 - when this seaside town bids farewell to one of its most cherished landmarks. The bridge has served as both a symbol and means of transportation for locals and visitors alike. Saltburn by the Sea holds countless memories within its redcar and cleveland borders; memories that have been shared by generations who have traversed this very path. As we gaze upon this print from Memory Lane Prints, let us reflect on the nostalgia and charm that once enveloped these shores during the vibrant days of the 1970s. While progress may demand change and evolution in our townscape, it is crucial to honor our past and pay homage to those structures that shaped our collective identity. So here's to Saltburn's halfpenny bridge - forever etched in our hearts even as it crumbles into history.
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