{"id":212,"date":"2016-04-08T07:25:29","date_gmt":"2016-04-07T21:25:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/worktime.dynalias.net\/?p=212"},"modified":"2016-04-08T17:11:55","modified_gmt":"2016-04-08T07:11:55","slug":"7-april-2016-newcastle-upon-tyne","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worktime.dynalias.net\/index.php\/2016\/04\/08\/7-april-2016-newcastle-upon-tyne\/","title":{"rendered":"7 April 2016; Newcastle-Upon-Tyne"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today we visited the Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Art Gallery, the Science Discovery Museum, The Newcastle Castle (incorporating the Black Gate and Old Garth castle remnants) and walked through a large park that stands adjacent to the Newcastle United Football Club and stadium; St. James’ Park.<\/p>\n

While strolling along the river we came to the Gateshead Millennium pedestrian bridge. I was excited to discover that the bridge tilts to allow river traffic through. According to a sign posted near the entrance it was due to open tonight at 1905. However, we were not able to see this happen but I’ve provided a link to a YouTube video showing a time lapse recording of the bridge in operation.<\/p>\n

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Pivot axle on one side of the Gateshead Millennium Bridge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Bridge
Bridge pivots up to provide river clearance<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Timelapse of Gateshead Millennium Bridge<\/a><\/p>\n

There is also a swing bridge across the river Tyne, much like the Pyrmont Bridge<\/a> in Darling Harbour.<\/p>\n

Tomorrow we depart for Cambridge. I’ve asked Christine to be responsible for handling the train tickets.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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