The Menai Bridge.

Chester. Page size 13 1/4 x 10 ins. Image size 11 1/2 x 7 1/2 ins. ca1840.

Stock Status: In Stock
£55
Unique

Description

Original lithographic print of the Menai Bridge, very good. Thomas Telford (1757-1834) started work on the Menai Suspension Bridge in 1819, and it was completed and opened on 30th Jan 1826. He was also responsible for the extensive improvements on the Holyhead to London road. His improvements to the road took 9 hours off the previous journey time. .

Technical Data

Author CRANE. W. (Antique Print)
Reference Number 7299