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The Landore Viaduct, near Swansea, 1850. Creator: Unknown
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The Landore Viaduct, near Swansea, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Landore Viaduct, near Swansea, [Wales], 1850. This...magnificent wood structure - perhaps the most striking object on the line...conducts the Railway over the river Tawe and the large section of flat or marsh lands which are adjacent to its banks. Commencing on the eastern side of the valley, at Llysnewydd, in the parish of Llansamlet, it terminates on the west at Landore, from which it takes its name. The contract for this structure was undertaken by Mr. Hennet, of Bristol...The total height, from the bed of the river to the top, is 100 ft. 9 in. In the construction of the viaduct, 2600 loads of wood, or 130, 000 cubic feet, have been employed, 350 tons of cast and wrought iron, and 3000 cubic yards of stone-work...the whole of this vast undertaking, in which hundreds of men have been engaged, has been completed with only three fatal accidents'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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The Landore Viaduct, near Swansea, Wales (1850): A Marvel of 19th Century Engineering This magnificent wood structure, perhaps the most striking object on the railway line, conducts the Railway over the river Tawe and the large section of flat or marsh lands adjacent to its banks. The Landore Viaduct, named after the nearby village, begins on the eastern side of the valley at Llysnewydd in the parish of Llansamlet and ends on the west at Landore. The contract for this structure was undertaken by Mr. Hennet, of Bristol. The total height from the bed of the river to the top is 100 ft. 9 in. In the construction of the viaduct, 2600 loads of wood, or 130,000 cubic feet, have been employed, 350 tons of cast and wrought iron, and 3000 cubic yards of stone-work. The whole of this vast undertaking, in which hundreds of men have been engaged, has been completed with only three fatal accidents. The Landore Viaduct, an engineering feat of the Victorian era, is a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the 19th century. This engraving from the Illustrated London News provides a glimpse into the past, showcasing the intricate details of this railway bridge that spans the Tawe Estuary. The steam locomotive and train tracks in the foreground add to the sense of movement and progress, making this a captivating image from a bygone era.
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