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The Royal Albert Bridge, Saltash, Cornwall. After 1859
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The Royal Albert Bridge, Saltash, Cornwall. After 1859
A view from the St Budeaux side of the Tamar river of the Royal Albert Bridge and Saltash. Queen Victorias consort Prince Albert opened the single broad gauge track bridge over the River Tamar, thus linking Cornwall with the Great Western system, on the 2nd May 1859. Two 450ft arched tubular spans met in mid river on four cast iron columns secured to a central underwater pier. Spans were high enough to give the Royal Navys tall ships clear heading
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This print showcases the iconic Royal Albert Bridge, a testament to engineering brilliance and Victorian grandeur. Taken after its completion in 1859, the image captures the bridge's magnificent presence from the St Budeaux side of the Tamar river in Saltash, Cornwall. Prince Albert, Queen Victoria's esteemed consort, inaugurated this single broad gauge track bridge on May 2nd, effectively connecting Cornwall with the vast Great Western system. The bridge's design is nothing short of extraordinary; two colossal arched tubular spans measuring an impressive 450 feet each meet gracefully in mid-river atop four sturdy cast iron columns anchored to a central underwater pier. Notably, these towering spans were meticulously constructed at such heights as to allow unobstructed passage for even the tallest ships belonging to Her Majesty's Royal Navy. This architectural marvel not only facilitated transportation but also paid homage to Britain's naval prowess. In this photograph, one can appreciate both Cornish beauty and Victorian ingenuity harmoniously intertwined. The surrounding landscape exudes tranquility while telegraph poles stand tall as silent witnesses of progress and communication advancements during that era. As we gaze upon this historical masterpiece frozen in time through this remarkable print from the Royal Cornwall Museum collection, we are reminded of Sir Isambard Kingdom Brunel's genius and his lasting legacy etched into our nation's infrastructure.
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