Robert Stephenson and George Stephenson blue plaque

High Level Bridge. George Stephenson, first surveyed routes to Berwick in 1838. His son, Robert, 1803 - 1859, designed this bridge. Rail deck opened in 1849 - a major link in a London-Edinburgh railway. The road deck opened in February 1850.

by Gateshead Council and City of Newcastle upon Tyne

Colour: blue

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