Images Dated 2007 October

Clifton Suspension Bridge BB89_03974

CLIFTON SUSPENSION BRIDGE, Bristol. The bridge under construction. Work began on the bridge in 1836 under the supervision of Isambard Kingdom Brunel but stopped due to lack of funds. Work resumed in the 1860s and the bridge was finished in 1864

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Bridge, Construction, People, Victorian, Work

Black Gate, Newcastle BB84_02876

BLACK GATE, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The New Castle at Newcastle upon Tyne was founded by the Normans to command a crossing of the River Tyne. The Keep was built in 1168-1178, while the Black Gate (a gateway into the barbican) dates from 1247. Photographed in 1864 by George Price Boyce

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Victorian

Old Smithy, Leigh BB94_07538

OLD SMITHY, Junction of Market Street and Bradshawgate, Leigh, Greater Manchester. This photograph was taken the day before the Old Smithy was demolished. A crowd seems to have gathered in solidarity. The building next door is occupied by an auctioneer and appraiser. Posters advertise sermons, Sunday and day schools, hay and a colliery for sale. Photographed 6 May 1863

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