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Bridge Collection

Background imageBridge Collection: Ivybridge Station and Viaduct, Devon, c. 1890

Ivybridge Station and Viaduct, Devon, c. 1890
A view of Ivybridge station and the Ivybridge Viaduct, Devon, c.1890. This is Brunels old timber viaduct, shown prior to its replacement in 1892

Background imageBridge Collection: Royal Albert Bridge, under construction c1858

Royal Albert Bridge, under construction c1858

Background imageBridge Collection: Penryn Viaduct, early 1920s

Penryn Viaduct, early 1920s
A timber viaduct on the Falmouth branch line. The embankment in the background replaced the viaduct in 1923

Background imageBridge Collection: Severn Bridge Station, Gloucestershire, c. 1910

Severn Bridge Station, Gloucestershire, c. 1910
This view from the western bank of the Severn shows the full length of the Severn Railway Bridge as it extends over to Sharpness, c.1910

Background imageBridge Collection: Walkham Viaduct

Walkham Viaduct
A timber viaduct on the Plymouth to Tavistock line

Background imageBridge Collection: Royal Albert Bridge, 1939

Royal Albert Bridge, 1939
A view of the Saltash Bridge spanning the Tamar River

Background imageBridge Collection: Royal Albert Bridge, c1900

Royal Albert Bridge, c1900
Built 1859 and designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel

Background imageBridge Collection: Tregagle Viaduct, 1898

Tregagle Viaduct, 1898
A timber viaduct on the main line bwteen Milltown and Truro. It was replaced in 1902

Background imageBridge Collection: Construction of the Royal Albert Bridge at Saltash, 1858

Construction of the Royal Albert Bridge at Saltash, 1858
The bridge was opened in May 1859

Background imageBridge Collection: Kemble Station, Gloucestershire, c. 1940s

Kemble Station, Gloucestershire, c. 1940s
A view of the Junction of Cirencester Branch towards Swindon at Kemble station in Gloucestershire, c.1940s. It opened in 1872, and closed to goods 1967

Background imageBridge Collection: Wharncliffe Viaduct, c1920s

Wharncliffe Viaduct, c1920s
A Castle Class locomotive speeds over the viaduct. It was built in 1837 and designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel

Background imageBridge Collection: Maidenhead Bridge, c1890

Maidenhead Bridge, c1890
This image shows the widening of the bridge which took place between 1890-1893. The original bridge, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, was built in the late 1830s

Background imageBridge Collection: Royal Albert Bridge

Royal Albert Bridge
The construction of the Royal Albert Bridge at Saltash in 1859

Background imageBridge Collection: Footbridge at Saltford, c1900

Footbridge at Saltford, c1900
Two steam cranes lifting the girders of a footbridge into place

Background imageBridge Collection: Barmouth Bridge, c. 1920s

Barmouth Bridge, c. 1920s
A view looking south east from Barmouth of Barmouth Bridge. The bridge opened in 1867. It is a single track timber viaduct built for the Aberystwyth and Pwllheli Railway

Background imageBridge Collection: The Groves, Chester, Cheshire, June 1925

The Groves, Chester, Cheshire, June 1925
A GWR Publicity view of The Groves and the River Dee at Chester, Cheshire, June 1925. People are fishing on the banks of the river and going on boat trips

Background imageBridge Collection: Burrator Lake, Devon, August 1928

Burrator Lake, Devon, August 1928
View of Burrator Reservoir, Devon, August 1928 showing the suspension bridge and dam. A small group of people are admiring the vista from the path

Background imageBridge Collection: The River Wye at Kerne Bridge, Herefordshire

The River Wye at Kerne Bridge, Herefordshire
A GWR Publicity view of Kerne Bridge and the River Wye in Herefordshire, c.1930. The bridge was built in 1828 and is now Grade II listed

Background imageBridge Collection: Fairford, August 1925

Fairford, August 1925
Two children look over the bridge at Mill Pond and the River Coln. St Marys Church can be seen in the distance beyond Mill Lane

Background imageBridge Collection: Bishops Road (Bishops Mews), Paddington, 1929

Bishops Road (Bishops Mews), Paddington, 1929
The Great Western Railway acquired this property, containing garages, prior to development in 1930. The street was eventually demolished to make way for the new parcels depot development

Background imageBridge Collection: Purton Station on the Gloucester Line

Purton Station on the Gloucester Line
A view of Purton Station on the Gloucester Line when it was still Broad Gauge. A broad gauge locomotive is approaching the station. The station opened in 1841 and closed in 1964

Background imageBridge Collection: Looe Bridge, Cornwall, c. 1930

Looe Bridge, Cornwall, c. 1930
A GWR publicity view of Looe Bridge in Cornwall, c.1930. This is the 1853 stone bridge which connects the western and eastern sides of the coastal town of Looe

Background imageBridge Collection: Treviddo Viaduct, 1895

Treviddo Viaduct, 1895
A timber viaduct on the mainline between Treslugan and Liskeard. Completed in 1857 and replaced in 1898

Background imageBridge Collection: Carnon Viaduct nr Perranwell, c1933

Carnon Viaduct nr Perranwell, c1933
A timber viaduct on the Falmouth Branch. It was replaced in 1933

Background imageBridge Collection: Shaldon Bridge at Teignmouth, Devon, August 1937

Shaldon Bridge at Teignmouth, Devon, August 1937
A GWR publicity view of Shaldon Bridge at Teignmouth in Devon, August 1937, showing the bridge stretching across the estuary with the village of Shaldon in the distance

Background imageBridge Collection: Kerne Bridge, Herefordshire

Kerne Bridge, Herefordshire
A GWR Publicity view of Kerne Bridge and the River Wye in Herefordshire, c.1930. The bridge was built in 1828 and is now Grade II listed

Background imageBridge Collection: Old Dee Bridge, Chester, Cheshire, August 1927

Old Dee Bridge, Chester, Cheshire, August 1927
A GWR Publicity view of the Old Dee Bridge in Chester, Cheshire, August 1927. The bridge is made of red sandstone and is the oldest bridge in the city

Background imageBridge Collection: Bridgnorth, Shropshire, August 1923

Bridgnorth, Shropshire, August 1923
A GWR Publicity view of the bridge over the River Severn at the town of Bridgnorth in Shropshire, August 1923. The river bridge divides the town into Low Town and High Town

Background imageBridge Collection: Chester, Cheshire, 1940s

Chester, Cheshire, 1940s
A GWR Publicity view of the River Dee at Chester, Cheshire, in the late 1940s. People are sitting on the benches and strolling along The Groves beside the banks of the river

Background imageBridge Collection: River Dee, Chester, Cheshire, 1935

River Dee, Chester, Cheshire, 1935
A GWR Publicity view of the River Dee at Chester, Cheshire, 1935. People are fishing on the banks of the river and returning from a boat trip

Background imageBridge Collection: Radipole Lake, Weymouth, August 1929

Radipole Lake, Weymouth, August 1929
Families gather at Radipole Lake, also known as the Backwater, to feed the swans. The railway viaduct of the Weymouth and Portland Railway can be seen spanning the water in the distance

Background imageBridge Collection: Wantage Road Station, Oxfordshire, c. 1920

Wantage Road Station, Oxfordshire, c. 1920
A view of Wantage Road Station in Oxfordshire, c.1920, showing the track and platforms. Wantage Road station opened at the village of Grove just north of Wantage in 1846 and closed to passengers

Background imageBridge Collection: Gatehampton bridge and pumping station HEX 026

Gatehampton bridge and pumping station HEX 026
Bridges, Viaducts & Tunnels, Gatehampton bridge and pumping station HEX 026

Background imageBridge Collection: Penzance Viaduct, 1923

Penzance Viaduct, 1923
A GWR publicity view of Penzance Viaduct in Cornwall, taken in 1923. Wooden viaducts across rivers became a common feature of the railway in Cornwall as they were a cheaper alternative to longer

Background imageBridge Collection: Purton Station, looking towards Swindon

Purton Station, looking towards Swindon
This photograph shows Purton Station in Wiltshire, looking towards Swindon. The road bridge, station buildings and nameboard are all visible. The station opened in 1841 and closed in 1964

Background imageBridge Collection: Newquay, Cornwall, June 1951

Newquay, Cornwall, June 1951
A GWR publicity view of Great Western Beach at Newquay in Cornwall, June 1951. This image shows a number of holidaymakers on the beach at the base of the island, below the Island House Bridge

Background imageBridge Collection: Newquay Beach, Cornwall, June 1951

Newquay Beach, Cornwall, June 1951
A GWR publicity view of Great Western Beach and the Island House Bridge at Newquay in Cornwall, June 1951. Holidaymakers are lounging on the sandy beach below the bridge

Background imageBridge Collection: Looking Upstream at Looe, Cornwall, c. 1930

Looking Upstream at Looe, Cornwall, c. 1930
A GWR publicity view of the coastal town of Looe in Cornwall, c.1930. This image was taken from the river bank and is looking upstream showing the quay

Background imageBridge Collection: Looe, Cornwall, March 1924

Looe, Cornwall, March 1924
A GWR publicity view of the coastal town of Looe in Cornwall, taken in March 1924 and looking upstream. The church tower of The Parish of Saint Nicholas is in the bottom right of the image

Background imageBridge Collection: Shaldon Beach and Bridge, Devon, September 1933

Shaldon Beach and Bridge, Devon, September 1933
A GWR publicity view of Shaldon Beach and Bridge, Devon. Taken in September 1933 from the shingle, this image shows boats on the beach at low tide

Background imageBridge Collection: The Riverside at Bideford, Devon, c. 1930s

The Riverside at Bideford, Devon, c. 1930s
A GWR publicity riverside view of the port town of Bideford on the northern coast of Devon. Taken from the old Bideford Long Bridge on a summers day in the 1930s

Background imageBridge Collection: Bideford, Devon, September 1934

Bideford, Devon, September 1934
A GWR publicity view of the port town of Bideford in Devon, taken September 1934. This image shows the Old Bideford Long Bridge on the left and the River Torridge running through the town

Background imageBridge Collection: Allerford, Somerset, September 1934

Allerford, Somerset, September 1934
A GWR Publicity view of the village of Allerford in Somerset, September 1934. Allerford is located near the coast in Exmoor National Park, between Porlock and Minehead

Background imageBridge Collection: Shipston on Stour, Warwickshire

Shipston on Stour, Warwickshire
A GWR Publicity view of a woman and small child at the Bridge over the River Stour at Shipston-on-Stour in Warwickshire, c1920s

Background imageBridge Collection: River Leam, Leamington Spa, June 1937

River Leam, Leamington Spa, June 1937
A GWR Publicity view of Adelaide Bridge and the River Leam at Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, June 1937. Adelaide Bridge became a Grade II listed monument in 1991

Background imageBridge Collection: Adelaide Bridge, Leamington Spa, c1924

Adelaide Bridge, Leamington Spa, c1924
A GWR Publicity view of Adelaide Bridge and the River Leam at Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, c1924. Adelaide Bridge became a Grade II listed monument in 1991

Background imageBridge Collection: Albert Clock, Barnstaple, September 1934

Albert Clock, Barnstaple, September 1934
A view of the Albert Clock looking towards the River Taw and the Taw Bridge. The Albert Clock stands in The Square and was built as a memorial to Queen Victorias husband, Prince Albert

Background imageBridge Collection: The Groves, Chester, Cheshire, August 1927

The Groves, Chester, Cheshire, August 1927
A GWR Publicity view of The Groves and the River Dee at Chester, Cheshire, August 1927. People are fishing on the banks of the river and going on boat trips

Background imageBridge Collection: The River Dee at Chester, Cheshire, June 1925

The River Dee at Chester, Cheshire, June 1925
A GWR Publicity view of The Groves and the River Dee at Chester, Cheshire, in June 1925 with people going on boat trips on the river

Background imageBridge Collection: Lechlade Halfpenny Bridge, September 1948

Lechlade Halfpenny Bridge, September 1948
A GWR Publicity view of the Halfpenny Bridge over the River Thames in Lechlade (Lechlade-on-Thames), near the Cotswolds in Gloucestershire, September 1948

Background imageBridge Collection: Bourton-on-the Water, c. 1925

Bourton-on-the Water, c. 1925
View looking south over the River Windrush. A young boy sits on New Bridge, built in 1911

Background imageBridge Collection: Loudwater, Buckinghamshire, c. 1930s

Loudwater, Buckinghamshire, c. 1930s
View of Loudwater, Buckinghamshire, c.1930s. The viaduct can be seen in the distance, while trees shade the photographer from the sun

Background imageBridge Collection: Bude town from Summerleaze Crescent, 1923

Bude town from Summerleaze Crescent, 1923
View of Bude town from Summerleaze Crescent in the sunshine in 1923. A lone woman walks down the path past a large building (now Adventure International) on her way into town

Background imageBridge Collection: Cherry Bridge, Lyn Valley, 1934

Cherry Bridge, Lyn Valley, 1934
A view of Cherry Bridge at Lynmouth in the Lyn Valley, North Devon, September 1934. The Lyn Valley is well known for its distinctive wooden bridges

Background imageBridge Collection: The Lyn Valley near Watersmeet, 1934

The Lyn Valley near Watersmeet, 1934
A view of the Lyn Valley near Watersmeet in north Devon, taken in September 1934. A number of holidaymakers are strolling near one of the distinct bridges over the Lyn River

Background imageBridge Collection: Paddington Station Approach, 1992

Paddington Station Approach, 1992
This photograph shows the approach to London Paddington station during track remodelling in 1992. The A40 Westway Overpass runs on the right of the image, with Westbourne Bridge on the left

Background imageBridge Collection: St Erth Bridge near St Ives, Cornwall, June 1946

St Erth Bridge near St Ives, Cornwall, June 1946
A GWR publicity view of St Erth Bridge and River near St Ives in Cornwall, taken in June 1946. The image was taken to publicise rambling using the GWR network along the Cornish Riviera

Background imageBridge Collection: Loco No. 6435 at Stratford on Avon Station, 1965

Loco No. 6435 at Stratford on Avon Station, 1965
A view of newly restored locomotive number 6435 at Stratford on Avon on 24th April 1965 with many enthusiasts gathered to see its return from Totnes where it has been repainted in the green livery

Background imageBridge Collection: Looe Harbour, Cornwall, August 1951

Looe Harbour, Cornwall, August 1951
A GWR publicity view of Looe Harbour and Bridge in Cornwall, August 1951, showing small boats at the quay and harbour lining the banks of the river

Background imageBridge Collection: Looe Harbour and Bridge, Cornwall, August 1951

Looe Harbour and Bridge, Cornwall, August 1951
A GWR publicity view of Looe harbour and bridge, Cornwall, August 1951. The stone bridge was built in 1853 and connects the western and eastern sides of the town

Background imageBridge Collection: Adelaide Bridge, Leamington Spa

Adelaide Bridge, Leamington Spa
A GWR Publicity view of Adelaide Bridge and the River Leam at Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, c1924. Adelaide Bridge became a Grade II listed monument in 1991

Background imageBridge Collection: Trowbridge Station, c. 1920s

Trowbridge Station, c. 1920s
A view of Trowbridge station in Wiltshire, taken c.1920s from the footbridge between the platforms, looking towards the Rose and Crown Inn

Background imageBridge Collection: Savernake Low Level Station, 1957

Savernake Low Level Station, 1957
An interesting shot of Savernake Low Level Station, taken through the footbridge bridge that spans the track. The photograph, taken in 1957

Background imageBridge Collection: Slade Viaduct, 1892

Slade Viaduct, 1892
Building of the replacement stone viaduct prior to the removal of the Brunels old timber viaduct

Background imageBridge Collection: Uffington Station, Oxfordshire, May 1957

Uffington Station, Oxfordshire, May 1957
A view of Uffington Station in Oxfordshire, May 1957, showing Uffington signal box, the bridge over the tracks and empty platforms

Background imageBridge Collection: The approach to Paddington Station, c. 1940

The approach to Paddington Station, c. 1940
An image of the approach to Paddington Station on the tracks, c.1940, showing the bridges in the distance

Background imageBridge Collection: Liskeard Viaduct

Liskeard Viaduct
A timber viaduct on the main line in Cornwall

Background imageBridge Collection: Liskeard Viaduct, c1920s

Liskeard Viaduct, c1920s
A timber viaduct on the main line in Cornwall

Background imageBridge Collection: Ringwell Viaduct, c1920s

Ringwell Viaduct, c1920s
A timber viaduct on the Falmouth branch line. It was built in 1861 and replaced by an embankment in 1933

Background imageBridge Collection: Ponsanooth Viaduct, c1920s

Ponsanooth Viaduct, c1920s
The Ponsanooth Viaduct, c1920s. A timber viaduct on the Falmouth Branch. Built in the early 1860s and replaced in 1930 this was a wonderful piece of engineering

Background imageBridge Collection: Perran Viaduct, c1920s

Perran Viaduct, c1920s
A timber viaduct on the Falmouth Branch. It was built in 1863 and replaced in 1927

Background imageBridge Collection: Wharncliffe Viaduct

Wharncliffe Viaduct
Built in 1837 and designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel

Background imageBridge Collection: Firft Bridge

Firft Bridge
A view of the Firft Bridge at Paddington and the Accommodation Barge going down the Grand Union Canel to Uxbridge

Background imageBridge Collection: River Fowey, Lostwithiel, 1927

River Fowey, Lostwithiel, 1927
A man and his horse are taking a dip in the River Fowey in this image from 1927. The bridge in the background is Tudor Bridge

Background imageBridge Collection: Penwithers Viaduct, 1920

Penwithers Viaduct, 1920
The Penwithers Viaduct, 1920. A timber Class A viaduct on the Falmouth branch - it was 90ft high and 813ft long. It was replaced in 1926

Background imageBridge Collection: Maidenhead Bridge, 1895

Maidenhead Bridge, 1895
Designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel to carry the Great Western Railway across the Thames. It has the flattest brick arch in the World

Background imageBridge Collection: St Germans Viaduct

St Germans Viaduct
A timber viaduct on the main line near Saltash. It was replaced in 1908

Background imageBridge Collection: Coldrennick Viaduct

Coldrennick Viaduct
A timber viaduct on the main line bwteen Treslugan and Liskeard

Background imageBridge Collection: River Avon, Batheaston, c1920

River Avon, Batheaston, c1920
A scenic view of the River Avon looking towards the village of Batheaston. The bridge is a toll bridge built in 1872 and links Batheaston with the village of Bathampton

Background imageBridge Collection: Bathampton Station Bridges, Somerset

Bathampton Station Bridges, Somerset
A view of the many bridges that could be seen whilst standing on the platform at Bathampton Station in Somerset, including the soot stained footbridge in the foreground

Background imageBridge Collection: Bathampton Station, Somerset, c. 1960

Bathampton Station, Somerset, c. 1960
A view of Bathampton Station in Somerset, c.1960, showing the platforms and bridges. The station opened in February 1857 off Mill Lane and closed in October 1966

Background imageBridge Collection: Bathampton Station, Somerset

Bathampton Station, Somerset
A view of Bathampton Station in Somerset with a locomotive in steam at the platform and one of the bridges at the station in the background



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