Thomas Telford's suspension bridge over Menai Straits, Wales, built 1820-1826
Title

Thomas Telford's suspension bridge over Menai Straits, Wales, built 1820-1826

Caption

Thomas Telford's suspension bridge over Menai Straits, Wales, built 1820-1826. View from Angelsea side. Original timber deck wrecked in storm, 1839. In 1940 chains renewed with high tensile steel. Part of London/Holyhead road carrying mails between Dublin and London.
1830
Hand-coloured engraving

Date

1830

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP07094_390000841

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Rights managed

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