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Canvas 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
© Mary Evans Picture Library/ANDREW BESLEY
1850s 1859 1961 Bridges Brunel Concrete Connecting Eighties Engineering Parallel Plymouth Saltash Suspension Tamar Albert
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Breathtakingly capturing the historic beauty of the South West, our Canvas Prints feature "Two bridges over the River Tamar" by Mary Evans Picture Library/ANDREW BESLEY. This iconic image showcases the stunning confluence of Devon and Cornwall, where the Royal Albert Bridge, an engineering marvel designed by Isambard Brunel, meets the older Saltash Bridge. Bring the timeless charm of this scenic view into your home with our premium Canvas Prints, expertly printed on high-quality material for a vibrant, gallery-worthy finish."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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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