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Stephensons Iron Tunnel Railway Bridge, Britannia, over the Menai Straits, 1846
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Stephensons Iron Tunnel Railway Bridge, Britannia, over the Menai Straits, 1846
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1846 1850 Britain Britannia Carried Great Britain Rail Railway Bridge Robert Stephenson Separates Stephenson Traffic United Kingdom Wales Mainland Menai Straits Spans Tubular Bridge Wrought Iron
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The Stephensons Iron Tunnel Railway Bridge, Britannia, over the Menai Straits in 1846 was a remarkable engineering feat that forever changed transportation in Wales. This vintage print captures the magnificence of this narrow stretch of shallow tidal water that separates the island of Anglesey from mainland Wales. Designed by Robert Stephenson and completed in 1850, this tubular bridge revolutionized rail traffic with its innovative use of wrought iron. The rectangular box spans were an architectural marvel for their time and symbolized Britain's industrial prowess during the Victorian era. This engraved image showcases the mastery of illustrative technique prevalent in 19th-century engravings. Its retro style transports us back to a bygone era when art and culture flourished amidst technological advancements. The intricate details evoke a sense of awe as we imagine locomotives thundering across this monumental structure. As we admire this piece from the Liszt Collection, let us appreciate not only its historical significance but also its artistic value. It serves as a reminder that even within functional objects like bridges lies beauty waiting to be discovered.
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