Penny Ferry Bridge
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| Penny Ferry Bridge | |
| County Durham | |
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| Location | |
| Type: | Footbridge |
| Crossing: | River Wear |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | NZ27334288 |
| Location: | 54°46’48"N, 1°34’36"W |
| Structure | |
| Type: | Footbridge |
| History | |
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Penny Ferry Bridge, sometimes called the Pennyferry Bridge, is a modern bridge across the River Wear in Durham City, carrying pedestrians and cyclists. The bridge was developed as part of Durham's 'Millennium City' development, which includes the Gala Theatre, and opened in 2002.
The bridge was originally to be named the 'Millennium Bridge'. However the name 'Penny Ferry Bridge' after public consultation. The name comes from the ferry which once crossed the river here.[1]
References
- ↑ 'Old ferry is recalled in name of new river crossing at city': The Northern Echo, 13 April 2002
- Penny Ferry Bridge: BridgesOnTheTyne
| Bridges and crossings on the River Wear | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prebends Bridge | Framwellgate Bridge | Milburngate Bridge | Penny Ferry Bridge | Belmont Viaduct | Brasside Bridge | Finchale Bridge |