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Cheltenham and Great Western Union Bridge

Great Britain · Science / Engineering. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1840Date range
1Named people
1Places

Chronological records

1840

Isambard Kingdom Brunel1840

Kemble · Science / Civil Engineering

The limestone bridge uses Brunel's characteristic elliptical arch.

Names involved

Isambard Kingdom Brunel

Provenance

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