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Thomas Telford's suspension bridge over Menai Straits, Wales, built 1820-1826.

Thomas Telford's suspension bridge over Menai Straits, Wales, built 1820-1826. View from Angelsea side. Original timber deck wrecked in storm, 1839. In 1940 chains renewed with high tensile steel. Part of London/Holyhead road carrying mails between Dublin and London. Hand-coloured engraving, 1830.
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Title:
Thomas Telford's suspension bridge over Menai Straits, Wales, built 1820-1826.
Caption:
Thomas Telford's suspension bridge over Menai Straits, Wales, built 1820-1826. View from Angelsea side. Original timber deck wrecked in storm, 1839. In 1940 chains renewed with high tensile steel. Part of London/Holyhead road carrying mails between Dublin and London. Hand-coloured engraving, 1830.
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5347 x 3922 px | 60.0 MB
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45.3 x 33.2 cm | 17.8 x 13.1 in (300 dpi)
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