Step back in time with old images of the River Tyne.
In 1928, aviator Sir Alan Cobham completed a 22,000 mile survey flight. He landed with great fanfare at the mouth of the River Tyne.
There are shots of the crowds on the riverbank, with buildings behind.
Sir Alan Cobham the aviator arrives on the River Tyne after a 22,000 mile survey flight (1928): British Pathé (YouTube)
Old Photos of the River Tyne
The Tyne at Jarrow c.1800The Tyne at Walker Quay, published in 1835. Thanks to Newcastle Libraries’ Service.Old colourised photo of shipping on the River Tyne at Dunston, taken around 1890. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of Wincomblee Village, Walker, Tyneside, taken in 1898. Thanks to Newcastle Libraries’ Service.Old photo of the Gasworks, Leatherworks, and Shipyards of Elswick Newcastle upon Tyne England. Thanks to Newcastle Libraries’ Service.1901 photo of the old Scotswood Bridge, known locally as the Chain Bridge, with boats at the side of the River Tyne. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Closeup of a 1910 photo of the old Scotswood Bridge, known locally as the Chain Bridge, showing boats at the the side of the River Tyne, and many chimneys in the air. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Aerial photo of Newcastle upon Tyne c.1929Old photo of the Chain Bridge across the Tyne in 1931. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Closeup of an old photo of the Chain Bridge across the Tyne in 1931. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Closeup of an old photo of the Chain Bridge across the Tyne in 1931. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of the River Tyne at Ryton. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old aerial photo of the Dunston industrial area next to the River Tyne, taken in 1939, the year World War II broke out. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of the Derwnthaugh Viaduct next to the River Tyne at Swalwell, taken in 1940. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Tyne Dock Jarrow 1949Old photo of Derwent Haugh next to the River Tyne at Swalwell, taken in 1940. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Closeup of an old photo of the Derwnthaugh Viaduct next to the River Tyne at Swalwell, taken in 1940. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Tyne Dock Jarrow 1949Tyne Dock Jarrow 1949Tyne Dock Jarrow 1949Tyne Dock Jarrow 1949Old aerial photo of the Dunston Power Station next to the River Tyne, taken for the Electrical Times Power Station Series. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Closeup of an old photo of Derwent Haugh next to the River Tyne at Swalwell, taken in 1940. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of the Clayton & Davie ship breakers yard at Dunston, maybe in the 1980s. Notice the view across the River Tyne – all those industrial buildings are long gone! From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.Old photo of the CWS Soapworks on the River Tyne at Dunston, taken in 1995. From the archives of the Newcastle Libraries’ Collections/Flikr.
Hi, I’m Debbie. I’ve enjoyed books, films, and documentaries about history for more than 30 years. My favourite trips with friends and family are to museums, historic houses, archaeological sites, and I love unearthing old photos and archive film bringing history to life.
