Thomas Telford Collection

The Telford iron bridge, built in 1815, across the River Spey, near Craigellachie, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Marlow Bridge
Suspension bridge of 1831-6. IoE 46189

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

Narrow boat crossing the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, built by Thomas Telford and William Jessop, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Llangollen Canal, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Menai Suspension Bridge built by Thomas Telford in 1826, across the Menai Strait with snow on mountains of Snowdonia in winter evening light, Anglesey, North Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

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

Chirk Aqueduct on the Ellesmere Canal, c1829. Artist: Thomas Barber
Chirk Aqueduct on the Ellesmere Canal, c1829. Now known as the Llangollen, the canal was built by the Scottish civil engineer Thomas Telford (1757-1834)

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

Fly fisherman near the Telford iron bridge, built in 1815, across the River Spey, near Craigellachie, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Thomas Telfords Bridge built in 1826 over the River Severn, Holt Fleet, Worcestershire, England, UK, Europe

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

Engraving depicting Thomas Telford's bridge across the Tay at Dunkeld, 19th century
5308675 Engraving depicting Thomas Telford's bridge across the Tay at Dunkeld, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Thomas Telford's bridge across the Tay at Dunkeld)

Thomas Telford
3586124 Thomas Telford; (add.info.: Portrait of Thomas Telford (1757-1834) a Scottish civil engineer, architect, and stonemason. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Conway Suspension Bridge
5616585 The Conway Suspension Bridge; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the Conway Suspension Bridge built by Thomas Telford (1757-1834) a Scottish civil engineer, architect, and stonemason

The Inn at Cape Curig
5616584 The Inn at Cape Curig; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the Inn at Cape Curig and the Conway Suspension Bridge. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1876); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Map of Scotland showing Telford's and military roads, 1850
3359154 Map of Scotland showing Telford's and military roads, 1850; (add.info.: Map of Scotland showing Telford's roads (dotted lines) and military roads (solid lines)

Road bridge across Mouse Water, at Cartland Crags, 1872 (engraving)
864853 Road bridge across Mouse Water, at Cartland Crags, 1872 (engraving); (add.info.: Road bridge across Mouse Water, at Cartland Crags (Cartlane Craigs), near Lanark, Scotland

Thomas Telford (1757-1834)
865046 Thomas Telford (1757-1834); (add.info.: Thomas Telford (1757-1834) Scottish civil engineer, born at Westkirk, Langholm, Scotland

Road bridge across Mouse Water, at Cartland Crags
864852 Road bridge across Mouse Water, at Cartland Crags; (add.info.: Road bridge across Mouse Water, at Cartland Crags (Cartlane Craigs), near Lanark, Scotland

View of Menai Bridge on Isle of Anglesey. 19th century (engraving)
673005 View of Menai Bridge on Isle of Anglesey. 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: The Menai bridge, Menai Bridge (Welsh)

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

The Vale of Llangollen (pen & brown ink on paper)
XYC220905 The Vale of Llangollen (pen & brown ink on paper) by Ward, James (1769-1859); 19.1x36.2 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA

View of drovers driving cattle and sheep to Smithfield Market under the archway at Highgate Hill, 1822
6339924 View of drovers driving cattle and sheep to Smithfield Market under the archway at Highgate Hill, 1822 by British School

Map of Telfords Roads (engraving)
5210813 Map of Telfords Roads (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of Telfords Roads)

Thomas Telford (engraving)
812615 Thomas Telford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Telford, Scottish civil engineer)

Thomas Telford (engraving)
664945 Thomas Telford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Telford. Illustration for Blackies Modern Cyclopedia (1899)

Memorial to Thomas Telford erected by the Institution of Civil Engineers and the Eskdale Archaeological Society at Westerkirk. September 1934

The Dean Bridge, Edinburgh. The bridge was the last major work before retirement of the bridge designer Thomas Telford. 20th September 1937

The Clachan Bridge, which joins the island of Seil to the Scottish mainland. Designed by Thomas Telford in 1792, its the only structure of its kind to cross Atlantic water. Argyll, Scotland, June 1952

A birds eye view of Conwy Bridges, from Conwy Castle. on the left is Conwy Suspension Bridge, built by Thomas Telford, and the right is the Conwy Railway Bridge. 10th October 1930

View of Galton Bridge in Smethwick, West Midlands. 4th March 1971

Galton Bridge, Smethwick, built in 1829, and once the biggest canal span in the world. Feature, The Black Country, an area of the West Midlands in England, north and west of Birmingham. 25th May 1968

Conway Castle, a Strong and Noble Medieval Fortress, Conway, Wales, c1930s. Creator: Unknown
Conway Castle, a Strong and Noble Medieval Fortress, Conway, Wales, c1930s. 1820s Grade I listed suspension Bridge by Thomas Telford to Conwy Castle built by Edward I from 1283-1289 on the River

St. Katherines Dock, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
St. Katherines Dock, 1872. When St Katharine Docks were built by engineer Thomas Telford, he specified warehouses designed by architect Philip Hardwick be built on the quayside so goods could be

The Bridges, from Conway Castle, 1898. Creator: Unknown
The Bridges, from Conway Castle, 1898. From " Our Own Country, Volume IV". [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, 1898]

Aqueducts, 1889. Creator: W & AK Johnston
Aqueducts, 1889. Remains of Aqueduct of Metz [France, Roman]; Aqueduct of Pont du Gard near Nismes [over the River Gardon near Nimes, France

Plan of a proposal to construct a dock on the site of St Katharines Hospital, London, c1825. St Katharines Dock opened in October 1828

Opening celebrations of St Katharines Dock, London, 1828. Aerial view from the south, The docks were the only major project to be undertaken in London by the famous engineer Thomas Telford

The opening of St Katharines Dock, London, 1828. Artist: E Duncan
The opening of St Katharines Dock, London, 1828. The docks were the only major project to be undertaken in London by the famous engineer Thomas Telford

St Katharines Dock, London, 1834. Artist: James Tingle
St Katharines Dock, London, 1834. View of the dock framed by a decorative border including motifs of anchors and fishing nets. The docks opened in October 1828

View of St Katharines Dock from the basin, London, c1830. Artist: Henry Jorden
View of St Katharines Dock from the basin, London, c1830. The docks opened in October 1828. They were the only major project to be undertaken in London by the famous engineer Thomas Telford

View of the proposed St Katharines Dock, London, c1825. Artist: Thomas Mann Baynes
View of the proposed St Katharines Dock, London, c1825. Also showing the Tower of London and ships and boats on the River Thames. The docks opened in October 1828

Opening of St Katharines Dock, London, October 25 1828. A scene with crowds of people on the shore and in ships, barges and smaller boats

View of construction work at St Katherines Dock, Stepney, London, January, 1828. The docks opened in October 1828. They were the only major project to be undertaken in London by the famous engineer

Ullapool Museum, Highland, Scotland. Ullapools museum and visitor centre is housed in a converted church built by Thomas Telford in 1829 as part of a parliamentary scheme to provide places of worship

Tay Bridge, Dunkeld, Perthshire, Scotland. This bridge over the River Tay was designed by Thomas Telford and was completed in 1809

Barge passing through St Katherines Lock, London. The entrance from the River Thames into St Katherines Dock, built by Thomas Telford in the 1820s

Conway Castle and Bridges, c1900. Artist: Catherall & Pritchard
Conway Castle and Bridges, c1900. Conwy Castle is a medieval fortification in Conwy, on the north coast of Wales. It was built by Edward I, during his conquest of Wales, between 1283 and 1289

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Thomas Telford, a renowned civil engineer of the 19th century, left an indelible mark on the landscape of Britain with his iconic bridges and aqueducts. From the elegant Marlow Bridge to the majestic Caernarvon Bridges, Telford's creations stand as testaments to his engineering genius. One such masterpiece is the Telford iron bridge, built in 1815 near Craigellachie. Spanning across the River Spey, it remains a symbol of strength and innovation even today. Another breathtaking sight is the narrow boat crossing the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, an architectural marvel that showcases Telford's ability to blend functionality with beauty. The Menai Suspension Bridge stands tall as one of Telford's most famous works. Completed in 1826, this engineering feat connects Anglesey to mainland Wales and has become an enduring symbol of connectivity and progress. Its grandeur was captured by unknown artists in mesmerizing paintings like "The Menai Suspension Bridge" from 1898. Telford's influence extends beyond bridges alone; he also designed aqueducts like Chirk Aqueduct on Ellesmere Canal. Painted by Thomas Barber in c1829, it depicts not only Telford's ingenuity but also highlights his appreciation for nature as seen through fly fishermen near another iron bridge over River Spey. Holt Fleet witnesses yet another remarkable creation by Thomas Telford - a bridge over River Severn built in 1826. This structure seamlessly blends into its surroundings while providing essential transportation links for local communities. Lastly, "The Vale of Llangollen, " depicted in pen & brown ink on paper captures the picturesque beauty that inspired many of Thomas Telford's projects throughout his illustrious career. From Scotland to Wales and beyond, Thomas Telford left behind a legacy that continues to awe and inspire generations with its timeless elegance and functional brilliance.