Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

The Tyne Bridge

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

THE TYNE BRIDGE (J4x32) 4C Set Sheila Trafford Newcastle 70th Anniversary

1- 8 1s+2s also 3s+4s circle 4H round to left, face on sides; set and turn RH on sides and face again
9-16 All dance 4 ½ reels of 4 around set:
 1s+2s also 3s+4s dance ½ RSh reels of 4 on sides and start to pass RSh to form lines across and dance ½ RSh reel of 4 across and start to pass RSh to form lines on sides
17-24 All repeat 9-16 to end in original places (Note: always start reels facing same person)
25-32 1s set, cast (2s step up); dance in front of 3s (3s step up) and behind 4s (4s step up). 2341

(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)


Keith Rose's Crib Diagrams


Dance Information

This dance was devised by Sheila Trafford to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the Newcastle And District Branch Of The RSCDS.

Recommended music: The CD written to accompany the book of dances, "Newcastle Upon Tyne And District 70th Anniversary CD" with 8 tracks by Marian Anderson's Band and 8 tracks by Iain MacPhail's Band.


Spanning the River Tyne, The Tyne Bridge is a prominent symbol of Newcastle, England. Completed in 1928, this historic structure connects Newcastle on the north bank with Gateshead on the south bank, offering a vital transportation link.

The Tyne Bridge is a great example of Tyneside engineering. It shows the talent of its designer, Mott, Hay, and Anderson, and the hard work of thousands of workers who built it. With a total length of 389 metres, the bridge's distinctive arch, inspired by the Sydney Harbour Bridge, soars 161 metres above the river.

The bridge has become a famous part of the Newcastle skyline, contributing to the city's identity and serving as a crucial route for vehicular and pedestrian traffic.



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