Thomas Telford's suspension bridge over Menai Straits, Wales, built 1820-1826. View from Angelsea side. Original timber deck wrecked in storm, 1839. In 1940 chains renewed with high tensile steel. Part of London/Holyhead road carrying mails between Dublin and London. Hand-coloured engraving, 1830.

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Thomas Telford's suspension bridge over Menai Straits, Wales, built 1820-1826. View from Angelsea side. Original timber deck wrecked in storm, 1839. In 1940 chains renewed with high tensile steel. Part of London/Holyhead road carrying mails between Dublin and London. Hand-coloured engraving, 1830.

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