Royal Albert Bridge, Saltash, England

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  • Lenticular iron truss bridge designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, carrying the Great Western Railway over the River Tamar between Devon and Cornwall. Construction began in 1854 and the bridge opened in May 1859.

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    • Access point created by volunteer Bridget Andrews, July 2022.

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    Royal Albert Bridge, Saltash, England

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      Royal Albert Bridge, Saltash, England

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        Stereoview of the Royal Albert Bridge, Saltash
        Stereoview of the Royal Albert Bridge, Saltash
        GB 3493 AA/1/S/99 · Item · c.1859 - 1920
        Part of The Adrian Andrews Collection

        Reverse has label advertising Way & Sons' Stereoscopic Views of Devonshire Scenery, 13 Victoria Parade, Torquay.
        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.

         Way & Sons
        Stereoview of the Royal Albert Bridge, Saltash
        Stereoview of the Royal Albert Bridge, Saltash
        GB 3493 AA/1/S/97 · Item · c.1859 - 1900
        Part of The Adrian Andrews Collection

        Blind stamped: "Photographed by W. May Devonport".
        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.

         May, W, photographer
        Stereoview of the Royal Albert Bridge, Saltash
        Stereoview of the Royal Albert Bridge, Saltash
        GB 3493 AA/1/S/98 · Item · c.1859 - 1900
        Part of The Adrian Andrews Collection

        Blind stamped: "Photographed by W. May Devonport".
        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.

         May, W, photographer
        Stereoview of the Royal Albert Bridge, Saltash showing figures on the railway under the suspending tubes
        Stereoview of the Royal Albert Bridge, Saltash showing figures on the railway under the suspending tubes
        GB 3493 AA/1/S/95 · Item · c.1859
        Part of The Adrian Andrews Collection

        No. 104. Reverse carries the stamp: "Stereoscopic Treasures / Published by W. Spreat 229 High Street Exeter."
        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.

         Spreat, W, publisher, 229 High Street, Exeter
        Stereoview of the Royal Albert Bridge, Saltash taken from the South East showing scaffolding on the towers
        Stereoview of the Royal Albert Bridge, Saltash taken from the South East showing scaffolding on the towers
        GB 3493 AA/1/S/94 · Item · c.1859
        Part of The Adrian Andrews Collection

        No. 102. Reverse carries the stamp: "Stereoscopic Treasures / Published by W. Spreat 229 High Street Exeter."
        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.

         Spreat, W, publisher, 229 High Street, Exeter