The Sun.
London, England, 1825-04-13 00:00:00

ORTH and SOUTH SHIELDS PATENT
II WROUGHT IRON SUSPENSION BRIDGE,
Des4,rnd by Captain SAMUEL BROWN, R.N.
PROSPECTUS.

Though the advantages that must he derived from the erec-
tion of a Suspension Bridge over the Tyne from North to
South Shields, both in a local and national point of view, are
obvious, a few of the most important may be thus enu-
merated :

The population of North Shields and Tynemouth, and the
population of South Shields and Westoe, form a total of
50,000 inhabitants, exceeding any town on the great North
Road between London and Edinburgh ; but the river it a
great obstacle to general intercourse.
In passing, or conveying goods across the river at Shields
by boats, it must be acknowledged that the risk, at all times
great, has been rendered more so of late by the increase of traf-
fic, and the rapid movements of the numerous steam vessels,
which greatly endanger the lives of persons crossing, of which
there are innumerable instances. The Bridge would remedy
the evil, and the large population of both towns, now divided,
would derive incalculable advantages from the Union. North
Shields would then be within 7 miles of Sunderland, though
at present any person travelling post between those towns, will
rind the distance to be nearly 20 miles; and the line of com-
munication between Sunderland and South Shields with Mor-
peth, the great mart for cattle, would be considerably shortened.
Sunderland is 27 miles from Morpeth by Newcastle, at present
the only road, but by way of North Shields, where there is
now an excellent turnpike, the distance would be reduced to
23 miles. The distance from South Shields to Morpeth,
through Newcastle, is 26 miles, but by North Shields it would
not exceed 17 miles of good and level turnpike-road. In each
case, the hills and pavement, from the Barras Bridge at New-
castle to the head of Gateshead (an inconvenience much com-
plained of, and which does more injury to cattle than driving
them oor 7 miles upon an ordinary turnpike) would be avoid-
ed, and the expence and delay of keeping the cattle upon the
road (no trifling consideration) would he saved.
The Resident in North Shields would have a conveyance
from his own door directly southward, whilst those of South
Shields and Sunderland would find a similar advantage in pro-
ceeding northward.
The increasing populous towns of Blyth and Hartley, (of
great consequence from their connection with collieries which
are multiplying in their neighbourhood) the former distant
from North Shields ten miles, the latter six miles, both situated
on the sea coast, will receive the greatest benefit from the
Bridge in their communication with the south, through sea-
port towns with which they have considerable and important
intercourse ; and they will also partake of the general improve-
ment of North and South Shields.
The persons interested in Sunderland Bridge and in the
roads from South Shields to Durham and Stockton, from North
Shields to Newcastle. and from Shields to Morpeth, must
reap great advantage from the increase of passage which the
Bridge will promote.
The project will hear consideration not only as a mere matter of
local importance, but in a national point of view, as regards the
advantage Government will derive from the facility which will
be given to the passage of troops, ordnance, and stores from
North to South Shields. Tynemouth Castle has been long
used as a depot for military stores ; hut the want of a ready
communication with the southern bank of the river, was cone
stantly felt during the late war, when a bridge of barges and
flat bottomed boats was constructed at enormous expence to
little purpose.
It is understood that the distance from North Shields to Edin.
burgh, by a coast road, is shorter than from Newcastle to that
city, by live or six miles, and by a more level road ; and that a
saying of six or seven miles can be made in the distance from
York to South Shielde. It follows, then that, by a Bridge over
the Tvne at Shields. the distance is shortened, between York
and Edinburgh, twelve or thirteen miles, which will deserve the
attention and support of Lis Lordship the Postmaster General.
An alteration is about to he made in the running of the mail, to
pass from Sunderland to Newcastle, missing South Shields; yet
it is certain this measure, so serious an evil to the inhabitants,
is only resorted to for want of the projected Bridge.
It is needless to comment on the advantages which will result
to individuals whose estates are in the immediate vicinity of
the Bridge, 'or the eastern parts of Durham and Northumber-
land. The establishment of a good market at Shields must
necessarily follow, from the encreased demand of the large
united population and the facility of supply.
Though the great benefit the ancient and commercial town
of Newcastle. the capital of the North, must derive from the
proseeritv of Shields has not been stated as one of the advan-
tages to be calculated upon from the Suspension Bridge, it
ought not to he overlooked, especially when the great increase
of trade is considered which must accrue from the proposed
rail-road to. Carlisle.
('apt. Brown undertakes that the cost of the Bridge and erec-
tions shall not exceed Q 3,0601., which is to he provided for
by a capital of 100,0001. in shares of one hundred pounds
each. It only, therefore, remains to satisfy the Capitalist
that he-will receive a remunerating interest, of which there is
every prospect. The tolls are estimated on the present existing
intercourse between the two towns and adjacent country, at a
♦ery moderate calculation, to produce 6,0001. per annum, though
an immense increase may he fairly contemplated as soon as the
Bridge is opened. Indeed there can he no doubt, independent
of all the intercourse of the district, that this will be a consider-
able thoroughfare for travellers pursuing their route along, the
coast, who will thus embrace the opportunity of crossing the
Bridges of Sunderland and Shields, the latter promising to be
one of the noblest works in the kingdom.
Lastly, The advantages to be derived are not, as in most of
the projects of the present day, fallacious or visionary ; there
- can he no deception, as the benefits, both public and private,
may be contemplated and appreciated by every one possessing
local knowledge.
N. B. Subscription lists are left at the banks in Newcastle,
Shields, Sunderland, Durham, and Stockton ; and with Messrs.
Fry and Chapman, bankers, London. One-third of the capital
is already subscribed.

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