The Swing Bridge
The first crossing point of the Tyne, the birthplace of the city, where once a Roman bridge stood. With writer Sin茅ad Morrissey.
An immersive audio experience from Radio 3's After Dark festival at Sage Gateshead,
Award-winning composer and sound artist Rob Mackay recorded texture and sounds at five locations where remains of Hadrian鈥檚 Wall can be found in Newcastle. A rich audio landscape complemented by the words of writers and poets as they respond to The Sounds of Tyne.
2/ The Swing Bridge
The first crossing point of the Tyne, the birthplace of the city, where once a Roman bridge stood. With writer Sin茅ad Morrissey
Producer Mark Rickards
A Bespoken Media production.
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