Middlesbrough, England
Transporter Bridge Purgatory
"Where the Parmo is a food group and the sky is always slightly orange"
Official Coat of Arms
A shield bearing the Transporter Bridge rampant over a sea of grey cloud, flanked by two pillars of steelworks smoke, with a single Parmo couchant in the base representing the local delicacy that has fuelled generations. Motto beneath reads 'Erimus' which locals have unofficially retranslated as 'We Will Probably Survive The Rain.'
TripAdvisor Review
★★★☆☆ 3/5
"Came for the Transporter Bridge, stayed because my car wouldn't start in the Boro' rain. The bridge itself is genuinely impressive, like a giant Meccano set someone forgot to finish, but the town centre has more boarded-up units than a Monopoly board mid-game. Had a Parmo at 2am which was either the best or worst decision of my life, still not sure. Locals were lovely though, which almost made up for the smell from the steelworks side of the river."— BarryFromBoro_Exile, now living in Harrogate
Property Listing
Nestled on the banks of the majestic River Tees, this vibrant Teesside gem offers unparalleled views of an iconic Victorian transporter bridge and unbeatable proximity to some of the North East's finest chip shops. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a slice of industrial heritage, with bonus atmospheric mist included at no extra charge.
Twinned With
Chernobyl — Both are industrial landmarks best appreciated from a safe distance with a sense of dark fascination.
Supporting Evidence
Middlesbrough's Transporter Bridge, opened in 1911, is one of only a handful of working transporter bridges left in the world and locals will tell you about it whether you asked or not.