Jarrow Bridge (or previously, Don Bridge) is a bridge in

Jarrow Jarrow ( or ) is a town in South Tyneside in the county of Tyne and Wear, England. It is east of Newcastle upon Tyne. It is situated on the south bank of the River Tyne, about from the east coast. It is home to the southern portal of the ...

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, England. Built from stone in the early 18th century, it previously carried the main road from

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to Jarrow across the River Don. It is registered as a

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Location

The bridge served St Paul's Church on the north side. The south side now leads to an industrial estate and is blocked off.

Construction

The present bridge was built in the early 18th century. It was repaired sometime between 1781 and 1783 by William Allison, and from 1805 work was carried out to widen the bridge.

Explosion

On 21 May 1921 a bomb was planted by members of the IRA on the bridge, which subsequently exploded, causing a hole "18 inches by 18" in the gas main. The attack was carried out by John Ward and Martin Flaherty of Jarrow (A Company).

Restoration

The bridge was restored in 1998-9 by South Tyneside Council with a grant from the

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of £115300.

References

{{Reflist Bridges in Tyne and Wear Jarrow Grade II listed buildings in Tyne and Wear May 1921 events Bridges completed in the 18th century Stone bridges in England Grade II listed bridges