Designed by E. W. Serrell this wire bridge was rebuilt in 1857 and completely removed in 1915.
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GB 3493 AA/1/S/202
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c. 1852 - 1915
Part of The Adrian Andrews Collection
GB 3493 AA/1/S/96
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c.1859 - 1900
Part of The Adrian Andrews Collection
In 1853 the chains intended to be used for the Clifton Suspension Bridge were sold and reused to form Isambard Kingdom Brunel's Royal Albert Bridge at Saltash. The bridge was opened by Prince Albert on 2 May 1859.
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GB 3493 AA/1/S/14
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c. April 1863 - June 1863
Part of The Adrian Andrews Collection
Inscribed on reverse: "Temporary Bridge across the Avon Clifton".
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GB 3493 AA/1/S/15
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c. June 1863 - May 1864
Part of The Adrian Andrews Collection
Reverse carries label: "From Henry Pearce, Stationer, &c., The Baths, Sion Hill, Clifton Facing the Suspension Bridge."
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GB 3493 AA/1/S/10
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August 1863
Part of The Adrian Andrews Collection
The chains were completed by 6 May 1864.
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GB 3493 AA/1/S/12
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19 September 1863
Part of The Adrian Andrews Collection
Inscribed on reverse: "Jane Py[...] Clifton 19th Sep:br 1863".
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GB 3493 AA/1/S/7
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21 September 1863
Part of The Adrian Andrews Collection
Inscribed on reverse "Jane from S. Py[sh?] 21st Sep:br 1863 Clifton."
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