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David Morton

Forgotten name of second worker killed building the Tyne Bridge finally comes to light again

The Tyne Bridge will mark its centenary in six years' time.

Linking Newcastle and Gateshead, the iconic crossing has become a physical symbol of Tyneside, known around the world.

Taking four years to build between 1924 and 1928, it was a hugely challenging engineering project, requiring steel-nerved bravery from the men who actually built it.

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