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Medal - Victoria Newcastle-upon-Tyne High Level Bridge
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1850 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | The obverse presents a detailed panoramic view in relief of the Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead High Level Bridge spanning the River Tyne, with sailing vessels on the water below and a steam locomotive visible on the upper railway deck. The city skyline with prominent buildings and church towers is depicted to the left. Inscribed legends arc around the upper field and appear in the lower exergue area with technical dimensions of the bridge. |
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| Obverse lettering | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE & GATESHEAD HIGH LEVEL BRIDGE LENGTH OF WATERWAY 512 FEET HIGH WATER TO RAILS 112 FEET YORK NEWCASTLE & BERWICK RAILWAY |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
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