The Bridge

State Library of New South Wales

The journey to build the Sydney Harbour Bridge would take almost 100 years. In this 5-part series, travel through history to experience the story of realising a city’s dream. The building of the bridge was a modern marvel of its time; a feat uniting Sydney.

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Top 10 The Bridge Episodes

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Episode One: A City Divided

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08/30/18 • 13 min

An ever-expanding colonial city in need of a harbour crossing that would take 100 years to realise.

Episode Two: Visions for a Bridge

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09/12/18 • 15 min

Floating bridges, swing bridges, span bridges, subaqueous bridges, even filling in the harbour were all proposals to join a growing city.

Episode Three: Six Million Rivets

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09/20/18 • 17 min

Building the Harbour Bridge was no easy feat, taking over 8 years, 6 million hand-driven rivets, 1400 labourers and the lives of 16 people.

Episode Four: Symphony in Steel

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10/03/18 • 15 min

The opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge on 19 March 1932 was shared by a million people. Although it was a celebration, it was not without politics and drama.

Episode Five: A Bridge to the World

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10/11/18 • 14 min

The Sydney Harbour Bridge is more than a harbour crossing. It’s a place of celebration, protest, adventure and inspiration.

TRAILER: The Gatherings Order

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09/03/20 • 1 min

In 1918-19 an influenza pandemic took an estimated 15,000 Australian lives, and millions more around the world. One hundred years on, as we grapple with COVID-19, this five-part series rakes through the archives of the State Library of NSW with historians, public health experts and scientists to trace the path of the 1918-19 pandemic. An eerily familiar story of loss, resilience and discovery in a world turned upside down.

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Bridge have?

The Bridge currently has 6 episodes available.

What topics does The Bridge cover?

The podcast is about Facts, Bridge, Australia, Society & Culture, Architecture, History, Construction, Personal Journals, Library, Podcasts and Government.

What is the most popular episode on The Bridge?

The episode title 'Episode One: A City Divided' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Bridge?

The average episode length on The Bridge is 13 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Bridge released?

Episodes of The Bridge are typically released every 13 days.

When was the first episode of The Bridge?

The first episode of The Bridge was released on Aug 30, 2018.

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The Bridge

State Library of New South Wales

Top 10 The Bridge Episodes

Episode One: A City Divided

Episode Two: Visions for a Bridge

Episode Three: Six Million Rivets

Episode Four: Symphony in Steel

Episode Five: A Bridge to the World

TRAILER: The Gatherings Order

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How many episodes does The Bridge have?

What topics does The Bridge cover?

What is the most popular episode on The Bridge?

What is the average episode length on The Bridge?

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