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Timber Drawbridge carrying the Brighton and Chichester Railway across the River Arun (engraving)
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Timber Drawbridge carrying the Brighton and Chichester Railway across the River Arun (engraving)
1617442 Timber Drawbridge carrying the Brighton and Chichester Railway across the River Arun (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Timber Drawbridge carrying the Brighton and Chichester Railway across the River Arun. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 14 November 1846.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22321674
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
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This engraving captures the Timber Drawbridge carrying the Brighton and Chichester Railway across the majestic River Arun. The image, created by an anonymous English School artist in the 19th century, showcases a remarkable feat of engineering that connected two bustling towns in West Sussex. The drawbridge, aptly named for its timber construction, served as a vital link for trains traveling between Brighton and Chichester. In this illustration for The Illustrated London News from November 1846, we witness the bridge both open and closed to accommodate passing vessels on the river. The intricate details of this print allow us to appreciate not only the functional aspects of this railway drawbridge but also its architectural beauty. From afar, it resembles a telescope bridge with its elongated structure stretching across the water's expanse. As we delve into this historical scene, we can imagine pedestrians crossing over this wooden marvel alongside trains rumbling towards their destinations. It is fascinating to consider how such structures played a crucial role in connecting communities during an era when railways were revolutionizing transportation. Today, while modern bridges have replaced their predecessors like this one on the River Arun, these engravings serve as reminders of our rich industrial heritage. They remind us of how innovation and ingenuity shaped our world then and continue to do so now.
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