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The Britannia Bridge across the Menai Strait between the island of Anglesey and the mainland of Wales is opened.
The Britannia Bridge across the Menai Strait between Anglesey and mainland Wales is officially opened.
Designed by engineer Robert Stephenson, the Britannia Bridge featured rectangular iron tubes to carry railway tracks across the Menai Strait.
Spanning over 1,400 feet, it connected the island of Anglesey to mainland Wales, significantly improving transportation.
The bridge's unique tubular construction was a pioneering feat in 19th-century civil engineering.
After nine years of planning and construction, it officially opened on March 5, 1850.
It provided a critical link for the Chester and Holyhead Railway, facilitating faster travel between London and Dublin via Holyhead.
The Britannia Bridge remains an iconic symbol of Victorian-era innovation in bridge design.
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Britannia Bridge
Menai Strait
Anglesey