Royal Albert Bridge

Brunel's Royal Albert Bridge spanning the River Tamar between Devon and Cornwall. The bridge was opened by Prince Albert on 2 May 1859, the year Brunel died. The name of the great engineer was later placed above the portals at each end of the bridge as a memorial.

Location: Royal Albert Bridge

Original line: Cornwall Railway

Photographer: Ewan Crawford

Contact photographer: Ewan Crawford

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Image number: 13934


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