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GB 3493 AA/1/S/99
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Stereoview of the Royal Albert Bridge, Saltash
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- c.1859 - 1920 (Creation)
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1 stereoscopic photograph mounted on white card
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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.
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This item has been conserved and digitised with thanks to the Aurelius Charitable Trust.
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