The Gentleman's Magazine Library (Volume 22); Being a Classified Collection of the Chief Contents of the Gentleman's Magazine from 1731 to 1868 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1898. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... Vernon, and wife of Thomas Heber, Esq., of Marton, in Yorkshire, by whose son this monument is erected. "Arms: On a lozenge argent a fret sable." Ironbridge. 1792, Part II., p. 625.] Enclosed you have a view of the iron bridge (Fig. 4) lately erected at Coalbrook Dale, on the road between Birmingham and Shrewsbury, and which may enlarge the number of curious matters comprised in your valuable collection. N. J. M. 1793, Part II., p. 1107.] The iron bridge, of one arch only, over the Severn is built where an ancient horse-ferry lately was, and is now the most public road from Bridgnorth to Shrewsbury. The views only two miles round are often very grand; and the road through Much Wenlock imfamously bad, and the inns intolerable. It was cast at Colebrook Dale in the year 1778, erected in 1779 and 1780--about fourteen years less time than was occupied in building Worcester bridge. Expansion, 90 feet within the arch; height from the water, 40 feet, which, with the height of the walls it is supported on, makes it near 50 feet. The road over it is covered with strong iron plates, and is supposed to contain between 500 and 600 tons of iron. It was built by way of tontine; and every person pays each time he goes over, if it be twenty times a day. The country abounds with coal, lime, and iron. Here are also tar springs, mineral springs; and gold and silver are sometimes said to be found. The most curious manufacture is the making pitch from coal. Charles Carleton. Leebotwood. 1S31, Part I., pp. 393, 394.] As a further illustration of Shropshire topography, you will receive enclosed a view and description of the church of Leebotwood, and of the neighbouring chapel of Longnor, which makes a pleasing feature in Longnor Park, the residence of the Ven. Archdeacon C...