Sujet
Opening of a new bridge at Huddersfield, 1874. Creator: Unknown.
Légende
Opening of a new bridge at Huddersfield, 1874. 'The new bridge at Aspley, over the river Colne, which was opened on Monday week, is called Somerset Bridge, in honour of Lady Guendolen Ramsden, wife of Sir John Ramsden, Bart., late an Under-Secretary of State, and chief landowner at Huddersfield. This lady is a daughter of the Duke of Somerset. The bridge was formally declared to be opened by Lady Guendolen, accompanied by her husband, at the request of the Mayor, Mr. H Brooke. A christening ceremony was performed by her breaking a bottle of champagne against the bridge wall. There was afterwards a banquet given by the Mayor at the George Hotel. The cost of the new bridge is £12,000, partly borne by a grant from the County Sessions and partly by subscription, but the greater part by the Town Corporation. It was commenced in September, 1872, when Alderman Mellor was Mayor. The designer was Mr. J. H. Abbey, borough surveyor; Messrs. Abraham Graham and Sons were the contractors, who executed the work. The bridge has a span of 70 ft. Its width is 50 ft., and it is 25 ft. above the river. Our Illustration is supplied by Mr. Reginald Spurr, photographer'. From "Illustrated London News", 1874.
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HRM25A33_077
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6,7Mo (588,2Ko) / 14,7cm x 11,5cm / 1734 x 1356 (300dpi)