Thomas Telford's Menai Suspension Bridge, opened in 1826, linking Anglesey to the Welsh mainland. Viewed from Anglesey side.

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Thomas Telford's suspension bridge across the Menai Straits, linking Anglesey (Ynys Môn) to the Welsh mainland. Started in 1819 it was opened in 1826 as a toll bridge. Modernisation and strengthening, including the addition of pedestrian walkways, commenced in 1938 and was completed in 1940, when the charge for crossing was dropped. From Anglesey side.

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Size: 3699px × 2465px
Location: Menai Straits, Anglesey, Wales, United Kingdom
Photo credit: © Peter J Robinson / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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