Albert Bridge is a road bridge over the River Thames connecting Chelsea in Central London on the north bank to Battersea on the south.

2018年5月10日 · The Royal Albert Bridge is one of the most impressive bridges in the UK and indeed the world. Built in 1859, this bridge's 455 truss spans represented an unimaginable span length for metal truss bridges at the time.

Victorian Bridge, named for the reigning queen, was built just downstream. Unfortunately, the new bridge suffered badly from congestion. In 1860 Prince Albert, Victoria's consort, suggested the idea of a toll bridge between the existing bridges.

2022年10月21日 · The Albert Bridge over the River Thames by R. M. Ordish and Sir Jospeh Bazalgette; ... Southwark Bridge (Post-Victorian) Crossing rivers without bridges. Weirs and Locks on the River Thames (1875) The Ford; ... Caledonian Railway Bridge, Glasgow; The Royal Border Bridge, Berwick-on-Tweed; Lendal Bridge, York;

Crossing the River Thames between Chelsea and Battersea, Albert Bridge is a beautiful example of Victorian bridge architecture. It is not on most visitors’ itineraries, but well worth a visit for architecture enthusiasts. The bridge is elegantly lit after sundown and is a photographic must for avid picture-takers.

2020年1月19日 · Albert Bridge in south west London, is one of the most attractive bridges crossing the River Thames. It may not be as iconic as Tower Bridge downstream, but it’s actually older.

2023年12月28日 · The Brunel Bridge in Saltash, also known as the Royal Albert Bridge, stands as a marvel of engineering excellence and an iconic symbol of Victorian innovation. Designed by the renowned British engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, this impressive railway bridge spans the River Tamar, linking the counties of Devon and Cornwall in South West England.

Saltash or Royal Albert Bridge, Plymouth, England. Designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Completed 1859. This railway bridge carries the Cornish Main Line over the River Tamar from Plymouth in Devon to Saltash in Cornwall.

2012年5月2日 · The Royal Albert Bridge was constructed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel in 1859. It was opened by Albert, Prince Consort to Queen Victoria on 2nd May 1859, just four months before the great engineer's death (15th September 1859). The prince himself only lived on for a little over two years, dying on 14th December 1861.

2024年10月13日 · Between the westerly entrance to the Victoria Dock and the east entrance to the Albert Dock, is a length of three miles. The three docks were constructed in stages: The King George V Dock was the final dock, opened in 1921.

Victorian Era Landmarks in London: Many London landmarks were constructed during Queen Victoria’s reign and the Victorian architecture described numerous predominantly rejuvenated architectural styles which were not just popular during this era, but also remained popular till date.

2014年11月29日 · This highly ornamented bridge, indeed one of the most richly detailed bridges in London, is also noted for its unique and very early cable-stayed type bridge design. As originally built in 1873, it used the Ordish-Lefeuvre system, which was an early (patented) cable-stayed bridge design.

2002年9月20日 · The Royal Albert Bridge is Isambard Kingdom Brunel's spectacular solution to bridging the river Tamar at Saltash near Plymouth. The bridge has two spans of 139m (455ft) and a central pier...

The magnificent Royal Albert Bridge which Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859) designed and built to carry the Cornwall Railway at a height of 100 feet across the waters of the River Tamar at Saltash, must surely be recognised as one of his most outstanding works.

2025年2月16日 · The Victorian Era: A Time of Progress The Victorian era was a time of extraordinary progress in science, technology, and engineering, driven by rapid industrialisation and urbanisation. ... the Royal Albert Bridge, and the Great Western Railway—are still standing testaments to his genius. These structures were not only engineering marvels but ...

The Royal Albert Bridge is 667 metres long and connects Saltash in Cornwall with Devonport in Plymouth. Before Isambard Kingdom Brunel designed this railway bridge, you could only enter or exit Cornwall by small bridges or boat. Where? Saltash, Cornwall and Devonport, Plymouth. When? Built between 1854 and 1859. Read more articles in our book.

The last and greatest of his railway works was the Royal Albert bridge of the Cornwall railway, crossing the river Tamar at Saltash. It has two spaces of 455 feet each, and a central pier built on the rock 80 feet below high-water mark. It was opened in 1859. The Great Western steanship.

Grade I Listed Building: Royal Albert Bridge And Seventeen Approach Spans. May include summary, reasons for designation and history.

It was completed in 1859 to the designs of Isambard Kingdom Brunel. He was the first to cross the bridge after completion.

2018年7月11日 · To celebrate the 161st anniversary of one of the great engineering triumphs of its day, here are our top five facts about Brunel’s Royal Albert Bridge. Photo: Luke Farley, GWR. 1. The bridge towers 100 feet above the River Tamar, and is more than 2,000 feet long.