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Two bridges over the River Tamar, Devon and Cornwall
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Two bridges over the River Tamar, Devon and Cornwall
Two bridges over the River Tamar, connecting Plymouth, Devon and Saltash, Cornwall. On the left is the Royal Albert Bridge, a railway bridge designed by Brunel and completed in 1859. On the right is the Tamar Bridge, a road bridge completed in 1961.
circa 1980s
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1850s 1859 1961 Bridges Brunel Concrete Connecting Eighties Engineering Parallel Plymouth Saltash Suspension Tamar Albert
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Two Iconic Bridges Over the River Tamar: A Testament to Engineering Progress in Devon and Cornwall, England, during the 19th and 20th Centuries This evocative photograph captures the stunning beauty and engineering marvel of two bridges that span the River Tamar, connecting the historic city of Plymouth in Devon with the town of Saltash in Cornwall. On the left, the Royal Albert Bridge, a Victorian masterpiece designed by Isambard Brunel and completed in 1859, stands proudly as a testament to the engineering prowess of the 19th century. The suspension bridge, with its distinctive red-brick towers and intricate wrought-iron latticework, was a marvel of its time and revolutionized transportation between Devon and Cornwall by allowing the passage of trains. On the right, the more modern Tamar Bridge, completed in 1961, is a sleek and imposing concrete structure that showcases the advancements in engineering during the 20th century. This suspension-cum-cantilever bridge, with its distinctive parabolic arches, was built to accommodate the increasing traffic demands of the region and allowed for the passage of both vehicles and pedestrians. The photograph, taken in the 1980s, captures the bridges in their prime, with the River Tamar flowing calmly beneath them, reflecting the rich history and engineering innovation of this beautiful region in the southwest of England. The parallel structures, with their distinct architectural styles, stand as symbols of progress and connection, linking the counties of Devon and Cornwall and showcasing the remarkable transformation of transportation infrastructure over the centuries.
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