Type : Reprographic copy Description : A copy of a photograph of Tommy on the Bridge taken c.1905. Tommy is standing on the Gateshead side of the Swing Bridge. He is surrounded by a group of people.Tommy was a blind beggar who stood on the Swing Bridge. His real name was Thomas Ferens and he was thought to have been born in the Close in 1842. He died on New Years Day 1907 after collapsing in snow on the Gateshead end of the bridge.Biography Collection : Local Studies Printed Copy : If you would like a printed copy of this image please contact Newcastle Libraries newcastle.gov.uk/tlt quoting Accession Number : 037098 Newcastle libraries
Posted on: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 13:35:32 +0000
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