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The Gateshead Millennium Bridge , also known as the Blinking Eye was opened to the public on 17 September 2001 and was officially dedicated by HM Queen Elizabeth II on 7th May 2002. It cost £22m to build, and was designed by architects Wilson Eyre and structural engineers Gifford; it was built by Volker Stevin. It is a pedestrian and cycle bridge spanning the River Tyne and connecting Newcastle to Gateshead. The bridge is known as the Blinking Eye because of its elliptical shape and its rotational movement.
Such a brilliant photograph! The first time I went to see the bridge was the day it was handed over to Gateshead after being in situ for a few weeks. As I arrived, it was tested by opening and closing about 7 times in succession - quite a thrill!
ReplyDeletethanks Rachel.... and a nice memory
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