How to walk newcastle's engineers trail

Biggest gun in the world, loaded by the biggest crane in the world.

Armstrong's Monument, Barras Bridge

Swing Bridge, Armstrong's innovative technology, later used in London's landmark Tower Bridge.

Parson's Polygon, ventilation shaft for Metro, a practical tribute to inventor Charles Parsons, Blackett Street

Lord Armstrong's Works, High Bridge

Swan's commemorative plaque,

High Level Bridge, first two tier, road rail bridge, in the world

Built by Robert Stephenson

Stephenson Plaque, High Level Bridge

Newcastle's Lit and Phil, venue for first demonstration of the Electric Incandescent Light.

Robert Stephenson, alongside Queen Victoria and King Edward V11, in Newcastle Central Station

First covered railway station in the world, Newcastle's Central Station

Stephenson Works......

Birth place of 'The Rocket', behind Central Station

First steam turbine ship, invented by Charles Parsons, Discovery Museum.