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Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. The superstructure of the new Tyne Bridge was given a further push, and Church Street, Gateshead, was completely bridged

Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. The Gateshead erection masts, from which the half arch is suspended. Steady progress is being made with the new Tyne Bridge

Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. Steel erectors standing where the top booms are almost touching. The Tyne Bridge is a through arch bridge over the River Tyne in North East England

Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. Hoisting the Union Jack on the top after the joining up of the bridge. The Tyne Bridge is a through arch bridge over the River Tyne in North East England

Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. The bridge on the Gateshead side. The Tyne Bridge is a through arch bridge over the River Tyne in North East England, linking Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead

Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. The Union Jack on the top after the joining up of the bridge. The Tyne Bridge is a through arch bridge over the River Tyne in North East England

Mott Street Chinatown, New York, USA

Mott Street Chinatown New York Victorian period

Tyne Bridge - Viewed from the Riverside, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
The Tyne Bridge - Viewed from the Riverside, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, pictured soon after opening. The bridge was designed by the engineering firm Mott, Hay and Anderson

Construction of the Queensway Mersey Tunnel
The Queensway tunnel is a road tunnel under the River Mersey, between Liverpool and Birkenhead. Construction began in 1925

Page of Advertisements (engraving)
1044688 Page of Advertisements (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page of Advertisements)

Construction of the new Tyne Bridge, Newcastle. Progress with the new Tyne Bridge proceeds apace, and a further forward push is contemplated this weekend from the Newcastle side

New Tyne Bridge. The Tyne Bridge is a through arch bridge over the River Tyne in North East England, linking Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead. Circa 1928

New Tyne Bridge. Dramatic view of the Tyne Bridge with the High Level Bridge and the Swing Bridge receding into the distance behind it

Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. The huge structure of the new Tyne Bridge is given a push of 35 feet on the Newcastle side of the river

Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. The first "push"
Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. The first " push" from the Newcastle side of the river of the massive steel structure set up in position in Pilgrim Street for the new Tyne Bridge was

Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. The Tyne Bridge is a through arch bridge over the River Tyne in North East England, linking Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead. September 1926

Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. Riveters at work on the lower boom. These men are working 180 feet above the river but the great height does not worry them in the slightest

Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. The huge steel framework which has been assembled at the Newcastle side. The Tyne Bridge is a through arch bridge over the River Tyne in North East England

Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. A large crowd were keenly interested in the lifting and placing in position of one of the huge castings to span the high columns of he new Tyne Bridge

Kingsferry Bridge, which connects the Isle of Sheppey to mainland Kent. Isle of Sheppey, Kent. 1st June 1967

00608466 Foreman rivetter, Archie Ashcroft, with workmen at work on the new Silver Jubilee Bridge. Runcorn is within the borough of Halton in the county of Cheshire. Circa 1958

Tees Newport Bridge, Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire. 31st August 1936

The Tyne Bridge spanning the River Tyne, North East England, linking Newcastle upon Tyne with Gateshead. It was designed by the engineering firm Mott

Castle Combe Castle in Wiltshire, England (12th Century)
The motte-and-bailey castle at Castle Combe (the village that bears the name of this castle) in Wiltshire, England (circa mid 12th century). Vintage etching circa mid 19th century

Inspecting the Star car of B Mott. Artist: Bill Brunell
Star Vehicle Reg. No. F2942. Event Entry No: 8. Driver: Mott, B. Place:

Mott Street in Chinatown, New York City, after the shooting
Mott Street in Chinatown, New York City. The Church of the Transfiguration, appears in the background (25 Mott Street) and the Port Arthur restaurant was at 7-9 Mott Street. Date: 1910

Newer Jerusalem suburbs Y. M. C. A main entrance
Newer Jerusalem and suburbs Y.M.C.A. main entrance. Dr. J. R. Mott, Lord & Lady Allenby. 1933, Israel

Interior, Port Arthur Restaurant, New York City, USA
Interior, Port Arthur Restaurant, Mott Street, New York City, USA. Date: circa 1910

Soy Kee & Co - Importers of Chinese and Japanese Fancy Goods - advertising postcard featuring a high status Chinese lady in fine robes seated on a throne

LUCRETIA COFFIN MOTT (1793-1880). American reformer: contemporary American engraving

Mott Street, Chinatown, New York City, USA, with the Port Arthur Restaurant on the left. Date: circa 1908

Interior, Chinese Tuxedo Restaurant, New York City, USA
Interior, Chinese Tuxedo Restaurant, Mott Street, New York City, USA. Date: 1905

Buick and Western-Mott Motor Car Factories, USA
Noon-hour at the Buick and Western-Mott Factories, Industrial Avenue, Flint, Michigan, USA. Date: circa 1910

Valentine Mott - 2
VALENTINE MOTT American surgeon, founder of the New York Academy of Medicine. Date: 1785 - 1865

Milkweed flowering near Mott, North Dakota, USA

Commercial flax field near Mott, North Dakota, USA

Crop Duster airplane spraying flax filed for grasshoppers near Mott, North Dakota, USA. (MR)

PHILADELPHIA: MOTT HOUSE. The Lucretia Mott house in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Photograph, c1890

NEW YORK: CHINATOWN, 1896. View of Mott Street, the main artery of New York Citys Chinatown. Drawing, American, 1896

THE QUEEN OF CHINATOWN. An American poster advertising the musical comedy The Queen of Chinatown by Joseph Jarrow. Lithograph, c1899

VALENTINE MOTT (1785-1865). American surgeon. Mott exclaiming to his wife that President Lincoln had been shot, April 1865. Wood engraving, 19th century

JOHN R. MOTT (1865-1955). American Methodist leader. Mott being awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal for his service as General Secretary of the National War Work Council of the YMCA during

LUCRETIA COFFIN MOTT (1793-1880). American Quaker minister and woman-suffrage advocate. Contemporary American steel engraving

MARGUERITE DE LA MOTT (1902-1950). American film actress. Photograph, c1920

INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL, c1892. Saluting the Flag in the Mott Street Industrial School, New York City. Photograph, c1892, by Jacob Riis

American Quaker minister, abolitionist, and social reformer. Daguerreotype, c1850
LUCRETIA MOTT (1793-1880). American Quaker minister, abolitionist, and social reformer. Daguerreotype, c1850

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"Mott: A Tale of Construction, Triumph, and Diversity" In the heart of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, a monumental feat was underway - the construction of the new Tyne Bridge. As steel erectors stood proudly atop the superstructure, their hard work and dedication were evident in every beam and joint. The Gateshead erection masts loomed tall against the skyline, serving as a testament to human ingenuity and engineering prowess. With each passing day, progress soared higher towards completion. Amidst this grand endeavor, a symbol of unity fluttered in the wind. The Union Jack was hoisted on top after the joining of all elements - an emblematic celebration marking another milestone achieved. On the Gateshead side of this magnificent bridge-to-be, anticipation grew with every passing moment. The promise of connectivity between communities fueled excitement for what lay ahead. Meanwhile, across vast fields in Mott, North Dakota USA; a crop duster airplane sprayed flax fields to combat grasshopper infestations. In these distant lands too, resilience prevailed as farmers fought to protect their livelihoods from nature's challenges. Across continents lies another Mott Street - nestled within New York City's vibrant Chinatown district. Here history whispers through its Victorian-era buildings; tales echoing from generations past that shaped this diverse neighborhood into what it is today. As we gaze upon Tyne Bridge from Newcastle's Riverside viewpoint or stroll along Mott Street in bustling Chinatown NYC; let us remember that behind these structures lie stories etched by countless hands who labored tirelessly to build bridges both literal and metaphorical. And amidst it all stands Queensway Mersey Tunnel - yet another marvel crafted by human determination beneath Liverpool's waterscape; connecting people while defying geographical boundaries. But life isn't always about triumphs alone. On one fateful day on Mott Street in New York City tragedy struck when shots rang out through its bustling alleys.