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Antique Framed Print : 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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Media ID 14234042
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1850s 1859 1961 Bridges Brunel Concrete Connecting Eighties Engineering Parallel Plymouth Saltash Suspension Tamar Albert
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 19.3cm (9.6" x 7.6")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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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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