South Entrance Navigation Improved
The enlarged entrance and its new bridge provided more practical access for the growing steamship traffic at Bristol.
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1850 in Great Britain — Page 2
Explore 44 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1850.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1850
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Swivel Bridge Completed At Docks
Brunel's swivelling iron bridge was completed over the entrance lock at Cumberland Basin during the autumn.
Trafalgar Relief
Works on Trafalgar battle reliefs for Nelson's Column.
Whitworth Promotes Precision Measurement
Joseph Whitworth's methods encouraged standard gauges and repeatable manufacture in engineering workshops. Its consequences influenced later approaches to production or experimentation.
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