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James Robinson

Famous Union Chain Bridge reopens after multi-million pound restoration

The leader of Northumberland County Council has said the reopening of a world-famous bridge in the county after a painstaking restoration was "one of the proudest moments of his life".

The Union Chain Bridge, connecting England and Scotland, reopened on Monday after being restored to its former glory.

Work to give the 202-year-old structure a new lease of life got under way in October 2020. Now, 30 months and £10m later, each and every component has been removed, checked and then restored or replaced before being lovingly pieced back together.

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