Newcastle Tyne bridge (#1202)

For some reason this is described as the most celebrated bridge, though there was nothing from this angle that would suggest that. Maybe part of it being cherished is because it links Newcastle (where I am) with Gateshead, the opposite side of the river -- and it is attractive from an aerial perspective (see the link).

Not visible from this angle (see later picture), there are large granite towers on each end which house lifts which were once used for moving pedestrians and goods from the bridge level down to quayside level.

Source: www.bridgesonthetyne.co.uk/tynebri.html

(Part of a documentation of 2018 exploration/reflection on Brexit and populist movements in Europe, keyword Europe2018)