The Tyne Bridge

"‘Th[is] book is a must-read.’ -- Chronicle Live ‘[The Tyne Bridge] instantly jumps into the pantheon of my ""favourite Newcastle books!""’ -- The Newcastle History Blog 'The Tyne Bridge, symbol of home and identity, is my favourite structure in the whole world and this book tells its tale--and that of its remarkable predecessors--with a rich plethora of wonderful stories. A very entertaining read.' -- Michael Chaplin, playwright, and author of Newcastle United Stole My Heart: Sixty Years in Black and White 'The bridges over the Tyne have long captured the Geordie imagination and Paul Brown has written a gripping account of Tyneside's own Arc de Triomphe.' -- Dan Jackson, author of The Northumbrians 'Paul Brown's focus on the intimate human stories sets this work apart from the rest. While you should expect an insightful and comprehensive history of the bridges themselves, you will be delighted with the effort taken to shine a light on the touching stories that make the Tyne Bridge so magnificent.' -- Kieran Carter, founder of the North East Heritage Library 'A magnificent feat of engineering, linking Newcastle and Gateshead across the Tyne, Paul Brown's biography of our great bridge is a testament to the drive, resilience and engineering ingenuity of the people of the North East.' -- Chi Onwurah, MP for Newcastle upon Tyne Central 'The Tyne Bridge merited a book which Geordies can be proud of. Paul Brown nailed it with diligent research and expert storytelling.' -- Andrew Hankinson, author of Don't applaud. Either laugh or don't (At the Comedy Cellar) and You Could Do Something Amazing with Your Life [You are Raoul Moat] 'A Big River needs a big bridge and a brilliant book. A comprehensive and heartfelt tribute to the Geordie Golden Gate.' -- Biffa, NUFC.com"