Sunderland, The Bridges 1900
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A tram rattles across the old road bridge bound for Grangetown. The 236ft single span cast-iron bridge was designed by Thomas Paine, author of 'The Rights of Man'. Built in 1793-96, it was considered one of the engineering masterpieces of the day. It was replaced by a new Wearmouth Bridge, officially opened by HRH the Duke of York in 1929. Just beyond is the North Eastern Railway's bridge over the Wear.
An extract from Northumberland Tyne and Wear Photographic Memories.
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