In September we’ll will take a non too serious look at the various bridge crossing points of the river at the Tyne gorge at Newcastle and Gateshead with the help of our speaker, Michael Taylor. Each bridge is considered in its historical context, highlighting the personalities involved. The talk will be extensively illustrated.
Our speaker
Michael Taylor is a trustee, exhibitions curator, newsletter editor and webmaster of the Robert Stephenson Trust. He is a chartered civil engineer, past chairman of the North Eastern branch and Fellow of the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation and is North East representative for the Panel for Historical Engineering Works. Michael was chairman of the Millennium Ponteland Pele Tower Restoration Group, vice chairman, magazine editor and webmaster of Ponteland Local History Society. A lifelong member of the Scout Association he was awarded a MBE for services to young people in 2006.
Book now
The talk will take place on Wednesday 26 September 2018 at The Corner House, Heaton Road NE6 5RP at 7.30pm (Doors open at 7.00pm. You are advised to take your seat by 7.15pm). FREE to members, £2 to non members. Please book your place by contacting maria@heatonhistorygroup.org / 07443 594154. Until 28 June, booking will be open to Heaton History Group members only.
