Ocean liners: Anchor Men - Mauretania
This is another illustration of the size and weight of the anchor chains of the "Mauretania". ..RMS MAURETANIA was one of the most famous ships ever built on Tyneside...Reference: TWAS Ref: 2931/T/14..(Copyrigh... More
Ocean liners: Mauretania Construction
Photograph of the nearly completed vessel 'Mauretania' in September 1906...The West shed used to build the “Mauretania” was 728 ft long x 95 ft wide x 130 ft high complete with a glass roof. It survived until 1... More
Ocean liners: Launch Party - Mauretania
People attending the official launch party of the Mauretania...Built by the shipbuilders Swan Hunter and Wigham Richardson Ltd, at the Wallsend shipyard, RMS MAURETANIA was one of the most famous ships ever bui... More
Ocean liners: Workmen - Mauretania
The aft launch cradle in position. This photograph shows some of the workmen who built the vessel...RMS MAURETANIA was one of the most famous ships ever built on Tyneside. ..Reference: TWAS: 2931.T.6..(Copyrigh... More
Ocean liners: Rotor - Mauretania
Photograph of a completed low pressure rotor with workmen to indicate scale on the 'Mauretania'...RMS MAURETANIA was one of the most famous ships ever built on Tyneside. ..Maufactured by Wallsend Slipway & Engi... More
Ocean liners: Children's Room - Mauretania
The children's dining-saloon and nursery on the shelter deck of the Mauretania, was decorated with paintings illustrating nursery ryhmes by the artist J. E. Mitchell of Newcastle...The rocking horse would have ... More
A large blue and white boat in a body of water. Shipping nissan tynesi...
A large blue and white ship in the water / A large blue and white ship in the water / Public domain stock photo of a ship.
A bridge over a body of water at night. Swing bridge tyne bridge newca...
A bridge over a body of water at night / A bridge over a body of water at night / Public domain stock photo.
River tyne newcastle. A view of a river with a bridge in the backgroun...
Architecture stock photograph: A river with a bridge and buildings in the background / A view of a river with a bridge in the background.
A couple of boats that are in the water. Newcastle bridges yacht build...
Water: Free images of reflections in the water, available for commercial use and free download. Copyright-free, no attribution required.
A black and white photo of a bridge over a river. Old vintage sepia ty...
A bridge over a river with a bridge in the background / A black and white photo of a bridge over a river / Public domain stock photo.
Bridge tyne river building. A red and white bridge over a body of wate...
Architecture stock photograph: A bridge over a river with a bridge in the background / A red and white bridge over a body of water.
A view of a bridge over a body of water. Newcastle tyneside gateshead.
The gateshead millennium bridge, newcastle upon tyne, england / The millennium bridge, newcastle upon tyne / Public domain stock photo.
A bridge over a body of water under a cloudy sky. Millennium bridge ga...
A bridge over a body of water with lights reflecting off of it / The millennium bridge, newcastle upon tyne, england / Public domain stock photo.
A black and white photo of a lighthouse. Lighthouse causeway mono
A long exposure of a lighthouse on a beach / A long exposure of a lighthouse with a long exposure / Public domain stock photo.
Newcastle river tyne building. A bridge over a river with a boat in th...
Architecture stock photograph: A boat is traveling across a river near a bridge / A bridge over a river with a boat in the foreground.
A man standing on a bridge over a river. Newcastle tyneside tyne bridg...
A bridge over a river with a bridge in the background / A bridge over a river with a bridge in the background / Public domain stock photo.
Angel of the north gateshead gormley building. A large metal angel sta...
Architecture stock photograph: The angel of the north, gateshead, england / A large metal angel statue on a hill.
A boat traveling down a river next to a bridge. Tyne bridges newcastle...
A bridge over a body of water with a plane in the sky / A bridge over a body of water with a plane flying over it / Public domain stock photo.
A statue of an angel with a lightning bolt in the background. Angel of...
Copyright-free Angels pictures. Free to use images of Angels.
A bridge over a body of water at night. Millennium bridge gateshead ne...
A bridge over a body of water with a building in the background / The millennium bridge at night / Public domain stock photo.
Public Domain Stock Photo . Newcastle bridge sage building.
Water: Free images of reflections in the water, available for commercial use and free download. Copyright-free, no attribution required.
A red light house sitting on top of a body of water. South shields lig...
A lighthouse on the water in the middle of a field / A red lighthouse in a body of water / Public domain stock photo.
A white lighthouse sitting on top of a sandy beach. Lighthouse st mary...
A lighthouse on a small island in the middle of the ocean / A lighthouse on a small island in the ocean / Public domain stock photo.
Elephant on a country road
This image comes from a collection of glass slides of fairground scenes found in the stores at Discovery Museum, Newcastle upon Tyne. twm_news/sets/72157627692102509/ ( twm_news/sets/72157627692102509/ ) ..We h... More
Camels pulling a cart - A black and white photo of a horse drawn carri...
This image comes from a collection of glass slides of fairground scenes found in the stores at Discovery Museum, Newcastle upon Tyne. twm_news/sets/72157627692102509/ ( twm_news/sets/72157627692102509/ ) ..We h... More
Ocean liners: Sea Trials - Mauretania
Mauretania leaving the Tyne for sea trials...The Mauretania was built by the shipbuilders Swan Hunter and Wigham Richardson Ltd, at the Wallsend shipyard and was one of the most famous ships ever built on Tynes... More
View of The Tunnel Interior
The Tyne Pedestrian and Cyclist Tunnels were opened to the people of Tyneside on 24th July 1951...These two purpose-built tunnels were designed to connect Howdon in North Tyneside with Jarrow in South Tyneside ... More
Tyne Tunnels Aerial View
Aerial view of the Tyne Pedestrian and Cyclist Tunnels site, before the start of the project. ..The Tyne Pedestrian and Cyclist Tunnels were opened to the people of Tyneside on 24th July 1951...These two purpos... More
Preparation of the Tyne Tunnels
The Tyne Pedestrian and Cyclist Tunnels were opened to the people of Tyneside on 24th July 1951...These two purpose-built tunnels were designed to connect Howdon in North Tyneside with Jarrow in South Tyneside ... More
Excavation of Entrance Tunnel
The Tyne Pedestrian and Cyclist Tunnels were opened to the people of Tyneside on 24th July 1951...These two purpose-built tunnels were designed to connect Howdon in North Tyneside with Jarrow in South Tyneside ... More
Horse and cart, Newcastle upon Tyne, England
This photograph is from the Robert Hope collection ( twm_news/sets/72157628290550507/ ) ...Robert Hope was a resident of Newcastle upon Tyne. In the early 1970s he took out a bank loan to buy a Rolleiflex came... More
Prototype Metro Cars - Birmingham Factory
This photograph shows prototype rail cars being constructed at a Birmingham Factory at some time in 1975..The photograph is taken from a collection of black and white contact prints documenting the development ... More
Metro Car Test Track - A black and white photo of a train car
This photograph shows a prototype rail car being tested on the Birmingham test track at some time in 1975..The photograph is taken from a collection of black and white contact prints documenting the development... More
Metro Car Test Track - A black and white photo of a train on the track...
This photograph shows a prototype rail car being tested on the Birmingham test track at some time in 1975..The photograph is taken from a collection of black and white contact prints documenting the development... More
Prototype Metro Cars - Birmingham Factory
This photograph shows a prototype rail car being constructed at a Birmingham Factory at some time in 1975. .The photograph is taken from a collection of black and white contact prints documenting the developmen... More
Prototype Metro Cars - Birmingham Factory, England
This photograph shows a prototype rail car being constructed at a Birmingham Factory at some time in 1975. .The photograph is taken from a collection of black and white contact prints documenting the developmen... More
The Tyne Bridge nears completion
View of the Tyne Bridge, 1 October 1928 (TWAM ref. 3730/15/24). ..The Tyne Bridge is one of the North East’s most iconic landmarks. These photographs were taken by James Bacon & Sons of Newcastle and document i... More
Presenting the Freedom of the City to Earl Jellicoe, England
Presentation of the Freedom of the City of Newcastle upon Tyne to Earl Jellicoe, Admiral of the Fleet, 9 November 1925 (TWAM ref. DF.GRA/1/4)...These images belong to a series of albums documenting John Grantha... More
View along the Tyne Bridge nearing completion, England
View along the Tyne Bridge as it nears completion, 25 September 1928 (TWAM ref. 3730/15/23). ..The Tyne Bridge is one of the North East’s most iconic landmarks. These photographs were taken by James Bacon & Son... More
The Tyne Bridge roadway nearing completion
View of the Tyne Bridge roadway nearing completion, 25 September 1928 (TWAM ref. 3730/15/22). ..The Tyne Bridge is one of the North East’s most iconic landmarks. These photographs were taken by James Bacon & So... More
Construction of the Tyne Bridge Towers
View of the Tyne Bridge towers under construction, 19 September 1928 (TWAM ref. 3730/15/21). ..The Tyne Bridge is one of the North East’s most iconic landmarks. These photographs were taken by James Bacon & Son... More
Tyne Bridge towers under construction, England
View of the Tyne Bridge towers under construction, 6 September 1928 (TWAM ref. 3730/15/20). ..The Tyne Bridge is one of the North East’s most iconic landmarks. These photographs were taken by James Bacon & Sons... More
Looking along the Tyne Bridge from Gateshead
View along the Tyne Bridge towards Newcastle, as work continues on its roadway, 22 May 1928 (TWAM ref. 3730/15/19). ..The Tyne Bridge is one of the North East’s most iconic landmarks. These photographs were tak... More
Tyne Bridge roadway under construction
View along the Tyne Bridge as work on its roadway continues, 18 May 1928 (TWAM ref. 3730/15/18). ..The Tyne Bridge is one of the North East’s most iconic landmarks. These photographs were taken by James Bacon &... More
Paramount Theatre, Newcastle under construction, England
View of the Paramount Theatre under construction, looking towards Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, c1930 (TWAM ref. DX1677/1/1)...The Odeon Cinema opened on Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne on 7 Septembe... More
Looking across the Auditorium at the Paramount Theatre, Newcastle
View across the auditorium at the Paramount Theatre, Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, September 1931 (TWAM ref. DX1677/1/1)...The Odeon Cinema opened on Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne on 7 September 19... More
Auditorium from the balcony at the Paramount Theatre, Newcastle
View of the auditorium from the rear of the balcony at the Paramount Theatre, Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, September 1931 (TWAM ref. DX1677/1/1)...The Odeon Cinema opened on Pilgrim Street, Newcastle up... More
Safety curtain at the Paramount Theatre, Newcastle
View of the safety curtain and proscenium at the Paramount Theatre, Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, September 1931 (TWAM ref. DX1677/1/1)...The Odeon Cinema opened on Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne on... More
Inside the auditorium at the Paramount Theatre, Newcastle
View inside the auditorium at the Paramount Theatre, Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, September 1931 (TWAM ref. DX1677/1/1)...The Odeon Cinema opened on Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne on 7 September 19... More
The auditorium at the Paramount Theatre, Newcastle
View inside the auditorium at the Paramount Theatre, Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, September 1931 (TWAM ref. DX1677/1/1)...The Odeon Cinema opened on Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne on 7 September 19... More
Passage to the rear of the stalls at the Paramount Theatre, Newcastle
View to the rear of the stalls at the Paramount Theatre, Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, September 1931 (TWAM ref. DX1677/1/1)...The Odeon Cinema opened on Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne on 7 Septembe... More
Stall entrances at the Paramount Theatre, Newcastle
View of the entrances to the stalls at the Paramount Theatre, Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, September 1931 (TWAM ref. DX1677/1/1)...The Odeon Cinema opened on Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne on 7 Sep... More
Main balcony foyer at the Paramount Theatre, Newcastle
View of the main balcony foyer at the Paramount Theatre, Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, September 1931 (TWAM ref. DX1677/1/1)...The Odeon Cinema opened on Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne on 7 Septembe... More
Main balcony foyer at the Paramount Theatre, Newcastle
View of the main balcony foyer at the Paramount Theatre, Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, September 1931 (TWAM ref. DX1677/1/1)...The Odeon Cinema opened on Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne on 7 Septembe... More
Upper balcony foyer at the Paramount Theatre, Newcastle
View of the upper balcony foyer at the Paramount Theatre, Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, September 1931 (TWAM ref. DX1677/1/1)...The Odeon Cinema opened on Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne on 7 Septemb... More
Powder room at the Paramount Theatre, Newcastle
View of the ladies powder room at the Paramount Theatre, Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, September 1931 (TWAM ref. DX1677/1/1)...The Odeon Cinema opened on Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne on 7 Septembe... More
Lobby of the Paramount Theatre, Newcastle
View of the lobby at the Paramount Theatre, Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, September 1931 (TWAM ref. DX1677/1/1)...The Odeon Cinema opened on Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne on 7 September 1931. It as... More
Paramount Theatre, Newcastle upon Tyne, England
View of the exterior of the Paramount Theatre, Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, September 1931 (TWAM ref. DX1677/1/1)...The Odeon Cinema opened on Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne on 7 September 1931. It... More
Palmer's Shipyard, Jarrow. Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums
Postcard of Palmer's shipyard, Jarrow, early 20th century, featuring the yard's famous gantry cranes (TWAM ref. 5625)...The postcard is unused...This set celebrates the many postcards in our collections. The pe... More
View from the High Level Bridge
View of the Tyne Bridge from the High Level Bridge, 6 March 1928 (TWAM ref. 3730/15/17). ..The Tyne Bridge is one of the North East’s most iconic landmarks. These photographs were taken by James Bacon & Sons of... More
Woman operating a capstan lathe at the Elswick Works, England
Rare image of a female employee operating a capstan lathe at the Elswick Works, Newcastle upon Tyne, c1961 (TWAM ref. DS.VA/9/PH/1/22186)...‘Workshop of the World’ is a phrase often used to describe Britain’s ... More
Inside Newcastle Central Station, 1948, England
View inside a busy Central Station, Newcastle upon Tyne, May 1948 (TWAM ref. DT.TUR/2/1514). Adverts for toothpaste and toffee vie for attention...Tyne & Wear Archives presents a series of images taken by the N... More
View of the Tyne Bridge from Gateshead
View of the Tyne Bridge from Gateshead, as work on its construction continues, 6 March 1928 (TWAM ref. 3730/15/16). ..The Tyne Bridge is one of the North East’s most iconic landmarks. These photographs were tak... More
Looking up Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne
Postcard of Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, c1933 (TWAM ref. DF.ATK/16/4)...The postcard is unused...This set celebrates the many postcards in our collections. The people, places and events they show can g... More
Newcastle Central Station, England
View of Newcastle Central Station from the Castle Keep, c1930s (TWAM ref. DF.ATK/16/1/1)...The postcard is unused...This set celebrates the many postcards in our collections. The people, places and events they ... More
View along the Tyne Bridge during its construction
View along the Tyne Bridge looking towards Newcastle, as work on its construction continues, 6 March 1928 (TWAM ref. 3730/15/15). ..The Tyne Bridge is one of the North East’s most iconic landmarks. These photog... More
Mixture passing through the ovens at Wright's Biscuits
View of the production line at Wright's Biscuits Factory, South Shields as biscuit mixture passes through the ovens...Wright’s Biscuits was a well known company in South Shields, South Tyneside. Set up as a mak... More
Icon Tyne Bridge construction staff, public domain photograph
Construction staff of the Tyne bridge, employed by Dorman Long & Co. Ltd, 2 March 1928 (TWAM ref. 3730/15/14). The men are identified below...standing left to right: J. Morgan (Foreman Mason), W. Kingston (Cash... More
Launch of the Brazilian battleship Minas Geraes
Postcard of the launch of the Brazilian battleship 'Minas Geraes' at the Elswick Shipyard of Sir W.G. Armstrong Whitworth & Co. Ltd, Newcastle upon Tyne, 10 September 1908 (TWAM ref. DF.CLR/8/5)...The postcard ... More
Flags fly above the Tyne Bridge in celebration, England
Flags fly above the Tyne Bridge to celebrate the completion of its arch, 27 February 1928 (TWAM ref. 3730/15/13). ..The Tyne Bridge is one of the North East’s most iconic landmarks. These photographs were taken... More
St John Ambulance volunteers dressed as 'moon men'
Postcard of St John Ambulance men in Jarrow, 1922 (TWAM ref. 5625). The back of the card is annotated with the explanation 'Dressed Moon Men from film Moon Child’...The postcard is unused...This set celebrates ... More
Workers celebrating the completion of the Tyne Bridge arch
A wonderful image as steel erectors, riveters and crane drivers perch on a 20-ton capacity crane to mark the completion of the Tyne Bridge arch, 23 February 1928 (TWAM ref. 3730/15/12). ..The Tyne Bridge is one... More
The cargo ship Saxonia at Readhead's shipyard
View of the cargo ship ‘Saxonia’ at the jetty of John Readhead & Sons Ltd, South Shields, February 1964 (TWAM ref. DT.TUR/4/2507B)...This set celebrates the achievements of the shipyard of John Readhead & Sons.... More
The two halves of the Tyne Bridge meet
An historic moment as the Newcastle and Gateshead sides of the Tyne Bridge meet, 23 February 1928 (TWAM ref. 3730/15/11). The remaining 9 inch gap was closed by adjusting the holding back cables. This lowered t... More
The Tyne Bridge arch nears completion
The Tyne Bridge arch is nearly complete as a girder is lowered into place above the River Tyne, 23 February 1928 (TWAM ref. 3730/15/10)...The Tyne Bridge is one of the North East’s most iconic landmarks. These ... More
Bracing between the Tyne Bridge arches
Photograph of the 'K' bracing between the arches of Tyne Bridge, taken during its construction on 17 February 1928 (TWAM ref. 3730/15/9)...The Tyne Bridge is one of the North East’s most iconic landmarks. These... More
View along the Tyne Bridge during construction
View of the Tyne Bridge captured from the Newcastle side during its construction on 15 February 1928 (TWAM ref. 3730/15/8). This shot shows very clearly the cross-bracing on the arch...The Tyne Bridge is one of... More
The Newcastle side of the Tyne Bridge
View of the Newcastle side of the Tyne Bridge captured during its construction on 2 February 1928 (TWAM ref. 3730/15/7)...The Tyne Bridge is one of the North East’s most iconic landmarks. These photographs were... More
View of the Tyne Bridge from Gateshead
View of the Tyne Bridge from Gateshead, 2 February 1928, showing the two halves getting closer together (TWAM ref. 3730/15/6)...The Tyne Bridge is one of the North East’s most iconic landmarks. These photograph... More
The new bridge rises over the River Tyne
View of progress with the Tyne Bridge, 2 February 1928, showing the two halves getting closer together (TWAM ref. 3730/15/5)...The Tyne Bridge is one of the North East’s most iconic landmarks. These photographs... More
View along the Tyne Bridge from the Gateshead side
View through the girders from the Gateshead side of the Tyne Bridge to the Newcastle side, 27 January 1928 (TWAM ref. 3730/15/4)...The Tyne Bridge is one of the North East’s most iconic landmarks. These photogr... More
Support mast and cables on the Tyne Bridge
View of support mast and cables holding the Tyne Bridge in place as it is constructed, 29 November 1927 (TWAM ref. 3730/15/3)...The Tyne Bridge is one of the North East’s most iconic landmarks. These photograph... More
Work on the Tyne Bridge arch underway at Gateshead
The first sections of steelwork rise over Hillgate Quay, Gateshead, 10 August 1927 (TWAM ref. 3730/15/2). Most of the girders in this photograph are part of a temporary cradle used to support the first three se... More
Tyne Bridge in the very early stages of construction
View of the Tyne Bridge in the very early stages of construction, looking from Newcastle upon Tyne over towards Gateshead, 22 March 1927 (TWAM ref. 3730/15/1). ..The Tyne Bridge is one of the North East’s most ... More
The Black Gate, Newcastle upon Tyne, England
View of the Black Gate, Newcastle upon Tyne (TWAM ref. DX872/2). The date written beside the image is 1875...(Copyright) We're happy for you to share this digital image within the spirit of The Commons. Please ... More
Tram for Dunston crossing the High Level Bridge
Postcard showing a tram passing along the High Level Bridge between Gateshead and Newcastle upon Tyne, early 20th Century (TWAM ref. DF.ATK/16/6)...The postcard is unused...This set celebrates the many postcard... More
Bridges across the Tyne, England
A postcard of the bridges across the River Tyne, showing the Tyne Bridge under construction, 1928 (TWAM ref. DX681/15)...The postcard is unused...This set celebrates the many postcards in our collections. The p... More
Training Ship 'Wellesley' on fire at North Shields
Postcard of the Training Ship 'Wellesley' on fire at North Shields, 11 March 1914 (TWAM ref. DX1305/1/1). The vessel was destroyed by the blaze. It served as an industrial school for destitute boys...The postca... More
Black Gate and the Castle Keep, Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Postcard of St Nicholas Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, showing the Black Gate and the Castle Keep, c1923 (TWAM ref. DF.ATK/16/2)...The postcard is unused...This set celebrates the many postcards in our collection... More
View of the Tyne Bridge from Gateshead, England
A view from Gateshead of the Tyne Bridge under construction, 9 February 1928 (TWAM ref. DX57/1/32)...The postcard is unused...This set celebrates the many postcards in our collections. The people, places and ev... More
The Tyne Bridge under construction, England
A view along Newcastle Quayside showing the Tyne Bridge under construction, 9 February 1928 (TWAM ref. DX57/1/31)...The postcard is unused...This set celebrates the many postcards in our collections. The people... More
Jarrow Ladies Fire Brigade, 1916
A postcard of the Jarrow Ladies Fire Brigade taken during the First World War in 1916 (TWAM ref. 5625)...The postcard is unused...This set celebrates the many postcards in our collections. The people, places an... More
The opening of Wallsend Golf Course
Hugh Crawford Smith MP, driving the first ball at the opening of Wallsend Golf Course, 3 June 1905 (TWAM ref. DX496/5/1)...This postcard is addressed to Master G. Murray, Epworth College, Rhyl and contains the ... More
Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Postcard looking up Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne towards Grey's Monument, early 20th Century (TWAM ref. DF.ATK/16/5)...The postcard is unused...This set celebrates the many postcards in our collections. The... More
Table Rock Baths, Whitley Bay - A group of people standing on top of a...
Postcard of the Table Rock Baths, Whitley Bay, c1937 (TWAM ref. DF.ATK/16/9/3)...The postcard is addressed to Mr H.H. Atkinson, 103 Canterbury Rd, Leyton, London E10 and postmarked 19 July 1937. The message has... More
View from Newcastle Central Station, England
A view of the largest railway crossing in the World, taken from Central Station, Newcastle upon Tyne, c1930 (TWAM ref. DF.ATK/16/1/2)...The postcard is unused...This set celebrates the many postcards in our col... More
Spectators and workers at the launch of the cargo ship 'Baskerville'
Spectators and workers watching the launch of the cargo ship 'Baskerville' at the shipyard of John Readhead & Sons Ltd, South Shields, 31 May 1946 (TWAM ref. DS.RDD/4/PH/1/550/2)...This set celebrates the achie... More
Haymarket area, Newcastle upon Tyne, 1965
Aerial view of Haymarket, Newcastle upon Tyne and the surrounding area, August 1965 (TWAM ref. DT.TUR/2/36637Q)...(Copyright) We're happy for you to share this digital image within the spirit of The Commons. Pl... More