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The Flue Bridge at Willington Quay being demolished in March 1956
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The Flue Bridge at Willington Quay being demolished in March 1956
The Flue Bridge at Willington Quay being demolished in March 1956.
05/03/56
NCJ
NCJ Archive
Mirrorpix
England
Media ID 21414394
© Mirrorpix
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"The Flue Bridge at Willington Quay being demolished in March 1956 (The Flue Bridge at Willington Quay being demolished in March 1956.05/03/56) (bridge, demolition, core10,1950s) (not the company) (do not mention commercial use) by NCJ". This print takes us back to a significant moment in history - the demolition of The Flue Bridge at Willington Quay in March 1956. Standing tall against the backdrop of a cloudy sky, this iconic bridge is captured just moments before its inevitable demise. Once an essential link between communities and industries along the River Tyne, The Flue Bridge now stands as a symbol of progress and change. As we gaze upon this image frozen in time, we can almost hear the echoes of workers' hammers pounding away at its sturdy structure. The composition beautifully captures both strength and vulnerability; it's as if nature itself has conspired with man to bring down this mighty construction. We witness steel beams bending under pressure while clouds ominously gather above - a visual metaphor for the passing era giving way to modernity. As we reflect on this photograph from Memory Lane Prints, our minds are transported to an era where bridges were more than mere structures; they were lifelines connecting people and their dreams. This image serves as a reminder that progress often demands sacrifice but also paves the way for new beginnings. NCJ's lens has immortal
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