The iconic Pyrmont Bridge has turned 120 today, celebrating an important place in Sydney’s history. 

Convener of the Pyrmont History Group Donald Denoon joined Luke Grant on Drive for a walk through the bridge’s fascinating history.

“Everything that the Sydney needed but was dirty happened in Pyrmont … it had an unwelcome reputation despite the fact it was an essential service,” he said.

“Criminals on their way back from robbing banks in the city would sometimes miss-time [the bridge’s opening], if they arrived at the bridge too soon they’d get caught and too late they’d get wet.”

Press PLAY below to hear more stories from the history of Pyrmont Bridge

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