Peter Hughes on Flickr High Bridge. Lord Armstrong 1810-1900. William George Armstrong's water-powered rotary engine was built here at Henry Watson's works, 1838. Inventor, engineer, scientist and businessman, Armstrong employed 25,000 people at his Elswick works. High Bridge Street, Newcastle upon Tyne by City of Newcastle upon Tyne Colour: black Wikimedia: Flickr: How to add yours Simon Harriyott on Flickr newcastleplaques on Flickr newcastleplaques on Flickr Google Streetview OpenStreetMap See also... Cragside The House of Lord Armstrong (1810-1900) investor, engineer and armaments manuf... newcastleplaques on Flickr newcastleplaques on Flickr newcastleplaques on Flickr