00:01Newcastle's Swingbridge has been celebrated 150 years after it first opened to river traffic on the Tyne.
00:07The Grade 2 star-listed structure is recognised as a Victorian engineering achievement, designed by William Armstrong.
00:14The bridge's mechanism no longer works, and funding for repairs has not yet been secured.
00:19New information boards and an exhibition are marking the anniversary and sharing its history with visitors.
00:25Councils and the Port of Tyne are working together to explore future restoration options.
00:32Officials say a feasibility study is needed to understand the repairs required and protect this heritage landmark for future generations
00:41across Tyneside.
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