The Hungerford Bridge was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel and opened in 1845. When the bridge was demolished in 1860, its chains were reused to construct the Clifton Suspension Bridge. The photograph has the caption " 6875 -Perpective du Pont suspendu a Londres".
Zonder titelThe card is incorrectly inscribed "The Observatory Clifton" on the reverse.
Zonder titelInscribed on reverse: "Temporary Bridge across the Avon Clifton".
Zonder titelThe chains were completed by 6 May 1864.
Zonder titelReverse carries label: "From Henry Pearce, Stationer, &c., The Baths, Sion Hill, Clifton Facing the Suspension Bridge."
Zonder titelReverse carries label: "From Henry Pearce, Stationer, &c., The Baths, Sion Hill, Clifton Facing the Suspension Bridge."
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