Suspension bridge over the Menai Straits, Wales
Suspension bridge over the Menai Straits, Wales, built by Thomas Telford (1757-1834), Scottish civil engineer, between 1820 and 1826. The original timber deck was wrecked in a storm in 1839 and had to be replaced by a heavier one. In 1940 the chains were renewed with high-tensiile steel. This bridge formed part of the London/Holyhead road which carried mails between Dublin and London. Engraving circa 1840
Picture No
13919172
Media ID
48431119
Size
2681px x 2164px
(686KB)
Credit
World History Archive / Mary Evans Picture Library
Source
World History Archive





























