The Swing Bridge

An immersive audio experience from Radio 3's After Dark festival at Sage Gateshead. Five different podcasts are being recorded by award-winning composer and sound artist Rob Mackay at five locations where remains of Hadrian’s 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 Sinéad Morrissey Producer Mark Rickards A Bespoken Media production.

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