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1870 The company needed more funds and agreed with shareholders to borrow another £13000. It was thought that the bridge would be finished and opened to the public in November 1870<ref>Engineering 1870/07/08</ref> | 1870 The company needed more funds and agreed with shareholders to borrow another £13000. It was thought that the bridge would be finished and opened to the public in November 1870<ref>Engineering 1870/07/08</ref> | ||
The [[Newcastle and Gateshead Gas Co|Newcastle and Gateshead Gas Company]] and the [[Newcastle and Gateshead Water Co|Newcastle and Gateshead Water Company]] each appointed a director to the board, reflecting presumably the role of the bridge in piping gas and water across the river. | |||
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Latest revision as of 14:09, 23 January 2024
The Redheugh Bridge Company was formed to construct the bridge over the Tyne at Redheugh
1866 the company was incorporated, raising £ 40,000 capital
1870 The company needed more funds and agreed with shareholders to borrow another £13000. It was thought that the bridge would be finished and opened to the public in November 1870[1]
The Newcastle and Gateshead Gas Company and the Newcastle and Gateshead Water Company each appointed a director to the board, reflecting presumably the role of the bridge in piping gas and water across the river.
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- ↑ Engineering 1870/07/08