Menai Suspension Bridge Collection

Caernarvon Bridges
The Menai Suspension Bridge, designed by Thomas Telford, and the Britannia Tubular Bridge, designed by Robert Stephenson, between mainland Wales and Anglesey. Original Artwork: Lithograph by Picken

Menai Suspension Bridge, Anglesey, Wales, UK, Europe
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The Menai Suspension Bridge, 1898. Creator: Unknown
The Menai Suspension Bridge, 1898. Grade I listed Menai Suspension Bridge designed by Thomas Telford and completed in 1826 carrying traffic from Anglesey across the Menai Strait

The Menai Bridge, Bangor (North Wales), c1826-c1850. Thomas Telfords suspension bridge over the Menai Straits was built in 1820-1826

Menai Suspension Bridge at sunset, Menai Bridge, Anglesey, Wales, Great Britain, United Kingdom

Medal commemorating the building of the Britannia Tubular Bridge, North Wales, c1850. The Britannia Tubular Bridge was designed by Robert Stephenson (1803-1859)

UK, Wales, Anglesey, Menai Straits, Menai Suspension Bridge (Pont Grog y Borth) by Thomas Telford

The Royal Welsh Fusiliers in North Wales, the Regiment crossing the Menai Suspension Bridge on its Way to Bangor
1047611 The Royal Welsh Fusiliers in North Wales, the Regiment crossing the Menai Suspension Bridge on its Way to Bangor (engraving) by English School

The Menai Suspension Bridge (engraving)
671218 The Menai Suspension Bridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Menai Suspension Bridge)

Menai Suspension Bridge, Bangor (colour litho)
726635 Menai Suspension Bridge, Bangor (colour litho) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Menai Suspension Bridge, Bangor.); © Look and Learn

The Britannia Tubular Bridge across the Menai Strait, 1850... (1901). Creator: Unknown
The Britannia Tubular Bridge across the Menai Strait, 1850: Built by Robert Stephenson, (1901). View of the Bridge designed by engineer Robert Stephenson (1803-1859)

The Irish Mail Leaving The Menai Bridge, c1930. Creator: Unknown
The Irish Mail Leaving The Menai Bridge, c1930. From " The Splendid Book of Locomotives", by C. Gibbard Jackson. [Sampson Low, Marston Co Ltd London, c1930]

Britannia Bridge, Anglesey Entrance, Wales, 1849. Artist: George Hawkins
Britannia Bridge, Anglesey Entrance, Wales, 1849. The Britannia Tubular Bridge was designed by Robert Stephenson and was completed in 1850

Great Britains Great Bridges, advert for Owbridge Lung Tonic, 1901. Tower Bridge, the Clifton Suspension Bridge, the Forth Bridge, the Tay Bridge, London Bridge and the Menai Bridge

The Britannia Tubular Bridge, Menai Strait, Wales, c1850. The Britannia Tubular Bridge with the Menai Suspension Bridge, a road bridge of 1826, in the background

Menai Bridge (from the Anglesea Side), 1830. Artist: Thomas Barber
Menai Bridge (from the Anglesea Side), 1830. Thomas Telfords suspension bridge over the Menai Straits was built in 1820-1826

Britannia Tubular Bridge over Menai Straits, Wales, c1850s
Britannia Tubular Bridge over Menai Straits, Wales, c 1850s. The Britannia Tubular Bridge was designed by Robert Stephenson (1803-1859)

Menai Suspension Bridge, Wales, c1826. Broadsheet on Thomas Telfords suspension bridge across the Menai Straits joining the Welsh mainland and Angelsey, built between 1820 and 1826

Menai Suspension Bridge at night, built in 1826 by Thomas Telford, Bangor, Gwynedd, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Menai Bridge spanning the Menai Strait, Anglesey, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

View along the A5 road at night across the Menai suspension bridge, built by Thomas Telford in 1825, Bangor, Gwynedd, North Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

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The Menai Suspension Bridge, also known as the Caernarvon Bridges, is a remarkable architectural marvel located in Anglesey, Wales. This iconic bridge has been an integral part of the landscape since its construction in 1826-1850. With its elegant design and strategic location spanning the Menai Strait, this bridge connects Bangor to Anglesey and serves as a vital transportation link between North Wales and the rest of the United Kingdom. The Menai Suspension Bridge stands proudly as a symbol of engineering excellence. Constructed by unknown creators in 1898, this suspension bridge showcases intricate craftsmanship and attention to detail. Its sturdy structure has withstood the test of time and continues to be admired by locals and tourists alike. A medal was even created to commemorate the building of another nearby landmark - the Britannia Tubular Bridge - which further highlights the significance of these structures within Welsh history. As you cross over this magnificent bridge, you can't help but feel a sense of awe at its grandeur. The breathtaking views it offers are unparalleled; gazing out across the Menai Strait from here is truly an unforgettable experience. In an engraving depicting soldiers from The Royal Welsh Fusiliers crossing this very bridge on their way to Bangor, we witness not only its practical purpose but also its symbolic importance for communities in North Wales. Captured beautifully through various lithographs and engravings throughout history, such as "Menai Suspension Bridge (Pont Grog y Borth), " these artistic representations pay homage to both its architectural brilliance and cultural significance. Today, visitors flock from all corners of Europe to witness firsthand this engineering masterpiece that stands tall against nature's elements. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity while blending seamlessly into its natural surroundings along the Menai Straits.