The two piers are built in the Norman style of architecture; and, together with the land abutments, are constructed of solid ashlar masonry. The distance between the points of suspension is 370 feet, with two half arcs of 130 feet each, making the total length of the bridge 670 feet. There are four suspending chains, each consisting of four flat bars, in ten-feet lengths, (four inches by one inch,) coupled together with five plates, eight inches broad and one inch thick, with strong connecting bolts. The roadway, 22 feet in width, is constructed with Memel timber, having a strong longitudinal beam on each side, with transverse joists bolted on to the same, and overlaid with strong planks, upon which is spread a composition of prepared tar and gravel, which renders it impervious to water. The masonry work was executed per contract by Messrs. Welsh and Son, Gateshead; and the chains by Messrs. Walker and Yates, at their iron-works, near Birmingham. The estimated expense of the bridge was £12,900, within which sum the contracts were all performed; but in consequence of the unforeseen difficulties in the foundations, which required the piling and masonry of the piers to be founded at a greater depth, and thereby rendered an additional quantity of timber and labour necessary, both for the foundations and construction of the coffer-dams, the total expenditure amounted to about £15,000. From the unfavourable nature of these foundations, the progress of the work was unavoidably protracted beyond the time at first expected; the able architect, however, aided by the prompt energies of an active and spirited committee, in carrying into effect those plans which he found necessary to adopt, was enabled successfully to overcome every obstacle, and place the structure on a firm basis, and that within the time limited by the Act for the erection of the bridge. We refrain from any eulogium on the zeal and ability of Mr. Green, the architect. The proprietors of the beautiful structure, brought to completion under his superintendence, are the best judges of his deserts; and their opinion of his merits is evidenced by the presentation of an elegantly-formed silver claret jug, as a testimonial of respect for his eminent services. A situation more picturesque and striking than the one it occupies, could scarcely have been selected for the site of this beautiful bridge, had it even been designed for no other purpose than to adorn the noble Tyne. The country on each side is a chosen spot for pleasurable excursions, and is enriched with "all the attractive charms which nature yields;" while the river itself adds an exhaustless variety of feature to the landscape. BOWNESS AND WINDERMERE LAKE,-WESTMORLAND. Bowness, which has been not inaptly termed, "the capital port town of the lakes," forms part of the parish of Windermere, and is situated on the eastern shore of the Lake. It has a few fishing vessels, and enjoys a considerable trade in charcoal and slate; but the chief support of the town is derived from the vast conflux of visitors, by whom, during G the season, the numerous pleasure boats are constantly kept in hire. A small market, principally for butcher's meat, is held every Wednesday. Of the Fisher family, formerly of considerable note in this place, and from whom the proprietor and publisher of this work is descended, tradition records many remarkable incidents and anecdotes during the turbulent reign of Charles I., and through the protectorate of Oliver Cromwell. The church at Bowness, an ancient edifice, with a square tower, is chiefly remarkable for "a large and curiously painted east window, the coloured glass of which was brought from Furness Abbey." This window is divided into seven compartments, including scriptural subjects, Catholic superstitions, ancient legends, and armorial bearings of several noble families. The interior of the church bears strong resemblance to that described in the "Excursion." "Not framed to nice proportions was the pile, But large and massy, for duration built: By naked rafters intricately crossed, Like leafless under-boughs, in some thick grove, Marble monuments were here displayed We must not omit to mention, that within this church lie the earthly remains of Bishop Watson, a man by whom human distinctions were valued merely as an enlarged means of doing good. The only memorial inscribed over "the illustrious dead," is a small plate, containing a brief record of his name, age, and death. The rectory house is pleasantly situated in front of the lake: "A house of state, One, beneath whose roof, methinks, A rural lord might dwell. "There abides, In his allotted home, a genuine priest, : The verdant mounds scattered over this "church-yard in the mountains," to mark the hallowed spots where "the rude forefathers of the hamlet sleep," more deeply impress the mind, than the most elaborate trophies which human ingenuity has been able to erect in loftier temples : "Where, through the long-drawn aisle and fretted vault, The pealing anthem swells the note of praise." The illustrative view, taken from an eminence, presents a bird's-eye view of Bowness, and the Lake of Windermere. Rural dwellings, the abode of honest industry; the church, 66 a happy beacon, visible to all;" the lake, " calm and placid as a good man's hopes ;" the mountains, clad in aërial vestments, and towering to heaven ;-these are the varied objects which compose the scene-a scene, of all others, perhaps, the most replete with associations on which a well-regulated mind delights to dwell. KENDAL,-WESTMORLAND. Pleasantly situated in the vale of the Kent, on the west side of the river, is Kendal, the largest town in Westmorland. It is intersected by four principal streets; one of which, running north and south, extends a mile in length, and leads northward to the lakes. Kendal is a place of great antiquity; but the re-erections and enlargements which have taken place within the last forty years, have given it an entirely modern aspect. The building material, obtained from Underbarrow Scar, on the west side of the town, will receive a polish nearly equal to that of marble. The white appearance of the houses is effectively relieved by a number of Lombardy poplars, and towards the west by a long range of hanging gardens. The beautiful stream of the Kent river skirts the town, and is crossed by three substantial bridges. In the fourteenth century, some Flemish weavers settled, by invitation, at Kendal, and founded the woollen manufacture, to which the town has long been indebted for its prosperity latterly, however, owing to the competition in Yorkshire, the trade in coarse woollens has not increased so rapidly as formerly. The manufactures of Kendal now consist principally of fancy fabrics for waistcoats, carpets, worsted, and leather. In a neighbouring fell, several varieties of marble are found, the cutting of which forms a lucrative branch of trade. The Castle occupies a grassy hill on the east side of the Kent. Of this structure, four broken towers, and part of the outer wall only, are now remaining. This fortress was the ancient seat of the barons of Kendal, and the birth-place of Catherine Parr, the last wife of Henry VIII. "The Castle is well worth visiting, both from the situation, and from the interest always attaching to the venerable relic of former days. Its appearance, however, is more imposing from a distance than close at hand." The Engraving exhibits a portion of the ruins of the Castle; beyond which is seen the river Kent, winding its course through rich and fertile meadows. The town of Kendal is partly concealed by the foliage in the foreground. BRANCEPETH CASTLE,-DURHAM. The village of Brancepeth, pleasantly situated at the distance of four miles and three quarters south-west by west of Durham, is said to have derived its name (a corruption of Brawn's-path) from a brawn of vast size, which in ancient times laid waste the surround |