Glasshouse Bridge black plaque

This black commemorative plaque records: Glasshouse Bridge 1878. A bridge has spanned the Ouseburn at this point since the 1640s when glass works became established along the St. Lawrence shore. This present bridge is similar in design to the larger Byker Bridge. Recorded plaque organisation: The Ouseburn Trust.

Glasshouse Bridge, constructed in 1878, has maintained a continuous link over the Ouseburn since the 1640s, reflecting the area's historical significance for glass manufacturing; its design mirrors that of the nearby Byker Bridge.