Item 94 - Stereoview of the Royal Albert Bridge, Saltash taken from the South East showing scaffolding on the towers

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GB 3493 AA/1/S/94

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Stereoview of the Royal Albert Bridge, Saltash taken from the South East showing scaffolding on the towers

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  • c.1859 (Creation)

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1 stereoscopic photograph mounted on card

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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.

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      This item has been conserved and digitised with thanks to the Aurelius Charitable Trust.

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