Gatehampton Railway Bridge viewed from the west as it crosses the River Thames

Date:
1885
Location:
Gatehampton Railway Bridge, Basildon, Gatehampton, West Berkshire
Reference:
BB026086
Type:
Photograph (Negative)
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Description

This view shows the bridge designed, in circa 1838, by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. It is seen prior to alterations carried out in circa 1890 to allow for the widening of the line from two to four tracks.

Content

This is part of the Collection: CMU01 Colchester Museum Collection

Rights

Source: Historic England Archive

Keywords

Victorian Railway Bridge, Victorian Railway Viaduct, Waterscape