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'Britannia Bridge, Anglesey Entrance', Wales, 1849. Artist: George Hawkins

'Britannia Bridge, Anglesey Entrance', Wales, 1849. Artist: George Hawkins

1-649-552 - Historica Graphica Collection/Heritage Images

'Britannia Bridge, Anglesey Entrance', Wales, 1849. The Britannia Tubular Bridge was designed by Robert Stephenson and was completed in 1850. It was constructed to provide trains of the Chester and Holyhead Railway with a passageway across the Menai Straits from mainland Wales to Anglesey.

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Creator
  1. George Hawkins, attributed to: British, English: Artist, lithographer, draughtsman, printmaker
People Related
  1. Robert Stephenson: British: Civil engineer, politician
Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe United Kingdom Wales Menai Strait

  1. 53 12 00 N , 004 14 00 W

World Europe United Kingdom Wales Anglesey

  1. 53 17 00 N , 004 20 00 W
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Lifestyle & Leisure Transport & Travel

Science & Nature Technology & Innovation

Science & Nature Geographical Features

Artistic Representations Landscapes

Locations & Buildings Bridges

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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 5190x4188
File Size : 63,679kb

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  1. 122445
  1. 0600000834
  1. 1-649-552
  1. 122445
  1. 1649552
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