Thomas Telford Collection (#2)

Eardswick Bridge
Accommodatiion bridge on the Middlewick Branch Canal at SJ 670 599, Cheshire. IoE 351223

Holt Fleet Bridge, over the river Severn at Holt Fleet. Holt, Worcestershire. 20th April 1999

Mound Bridge, Loch Fleet, 2007
Loch Fleet, Highland, Scotland

UK, North Wales; Conwy. The elegant Suspension Bridge built by Thomas Telford across the Conwy River to the imposing Castle. (MR)

UK, North Wales; Conwy. Couple on the elegant Suspension Bridge built by Thomas Telford across the Conwy River to the imposing Castle. (MR)

Ullapool Museum, Highland, Scotland. Ullapools museum and visitor centre is housed in a converted church built by Thomas Telford in 1829 as part of a parliamentary scheme to provide places of worship

Tay Bridge, Dunkeld, Perthshire, Scotland. This bridge over the River Tay was designed by Thomas Telford and was completed in 1809

Barge passing through St Katherines Lock, London. The entrance from the River Thames into St Katherines Dock, built by Thomas Telford in the 1820s

Conway Castle and Bridges, c1900. Artist: Catherall & Pritchard
Conway Castle and Bridges, c1900. Conwy Castle is a medieval fortification in Conwy, on the north coast of Wales. It was built by Edward I, during his conquest of Wales, between 1283 and 1289

St Katherines Docks, London, late 19th century. Aerial view showing the docks, ships on the Thames, and the Tower of London in the background

Loch Katrine, Scotland. View of the walk by the shore. This fresh-water lake is used as a reservoir for the city of Glasgow. The works was opened by Queen Victoria in 1859

Queen Victoria opening Glasgow waterworks at Loch Katrine, Scotland, 1859. This fresh-water lake is used as a reservoir for the city of Glasgow

Telfords bridge over the Clyde at Broomielaw, Glasgow, 1891. This was the great Scottish civil engineer Thomas Telfords (1757-1834) last stone bridge

Suspension bridge over the Conwy estuary, Wales, c1840. One of the earliest iron suspension bridges, built by Thomas Telford (1757-1834)

Crinan Canal at Lochgilphead, Scotland, 1891. Opened in 1801, the Crinan Canal linked Loch Fyne to the Atlantic. It was designed by the Scottish civil engineer John Rennie (1761-1821)

Old Bridge, Invermoriston, Invernessshire, Scotland, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Old Bridge, Invermoriston, Invernessshire, Scotland, 20th century. Invermoriston is a small village north of Fort Augustus, in the Highlands of Scotland

Basin of the Caledonian Ship Canal at Muirtown near Inverness, Scotland, 1822. Built by Thomas Telford between Inverness and Fort William, the Caledonian Canal opened on 24 October 1822

Menai Bridge (from the Anglesea Side), 1830. Artist: Thomas Barber
Menai Bridge (from the Anglesea Side), 1830. Thomas Telfords suspension bridge over the Menai Straits was built in 1820-1826

Menai Suspension Bridge, Wales, c1826. Broadsheet on Thomas Telfords suspension bridge across the Menai Straits joining the Welsh mainland and Angelsey, built between 1820 and 1826

Barges crossing the Pontcysyllte aqueduct
Canal barges crossing the Pontcysyllte Aquaduct, near Llangollen, Clwyd, Wales, UK. The aqueduct, built between 1795 and 1805

Clachan Bridge, Argyll and Bute, 2006
Clachan Bridge, Argyll and Bute, Scotland

View along the A5 road at night across the Menai suspension bridge, built by Thomas Telford in 1825, Bangor, Gwynedd, North Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

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Thomas Telford, a renowned civil engineer of the 19th century, left an indelible mark on the landscape of Britain with his iconic bridges and aqueducts. From the elegant Marlow Bridge to the majestic Caernarvon Bridges, Telford's creations stand as testaments to his engineering genius. One such masterpiece is the Telford iron bridge, built in 1815 near Craigellachie. Spanning across the River Spey, it remains a symbol of strength and innovation even today. Another breathtaking sight is the narrow boat crossing the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, an architectural marvel that showcases Telford's ability to blend functionality with beauty. The Menai Suspension Bridge stands tall as one of Telford's most famous works. Completed in 1826, this engineering feat connects Anglesey to mainland Wales and has become an enduring symbol of connectivity and progress. Its grandeur was captured by unknown artists in mesmerizing paintings like "The Menai Suspension Bridge" from 1898. Telford's influence extends beyond bridges alone; he also designed aqueducts like Chirk Aqueduct on Ellesmere Canal. Painted by Thomas Barber in c1829, it depicts not only Telford's ingenuity but also highlights his appreciation for nature as seen through fly fishermen near another iron bridge over River Spey. Holt Fleet witnesses yet another remarkable creation by Thomas Telford - a bridge over River Severn built in 1826. This structure seamlessly blends into its surroundings while providing essential transportation links for local communities. Lastly, "The Vale of Llangollen, " depicted in pen & brown ink on paper captures the picturesque beauty that inspired many of Thomas Telford's projects throughout his illustrious career. From Scotland to Wales and beyond, Thomas Telford left behind a legacy that continues to awe and inspire generations with its timeless elegance and functional brilliance.