
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. 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, 1841
Date
1841
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07094_390000840
License type
Rights managed
Available size
30,9Mb (2,6Mb) / 12,6in x 9,5in / 3780 x 2856 (300dpi)