A sorry looking Swan Hunter shipyard in Wallsend with many of the cranes now gone to India .
This is the Main Yard in Wallsend and the exit under the bridge and up the hill would see hundreds of workers running up the hill when the end of day hooter went on the Big River
The Swan Hunter shipyard in Wallsend was not only a major employer in the region but also became a landmark, with its iconic cranes shaping the skyline.
Workers at the yard, which closed in 2006, built a wide variety of ships, including the famous RMS Mauretania.
Their memories will form part of the Swans of the Tyne exhibition at Newcastle's Discovery Museum until May.
There will also be photos, video footage and technical drawings on display.
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