Bridges in uk

Bridges in UK

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Xujamurodov Bobur

Odiljonov G’olibjon

Top five incredible bridges

• Clifton Suspension Bridge
• Tower Bridge
• The Bridge of Sighs
• Iron Bridge
• Glenfinnan Viaduct Bridge

Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol
Designed by civil engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, Clifton Suspension Bridge has become an iconic symbol of Bristol’s independent spirit and talent for innovation.
After Winning a competition in 1830, Brunel began developing the bridge in 1831. Following Brunel’s death, colleagues at ICE thought it would be a fitting tribute to complete the bridge to memorialise him.
Clifton Bridge was originally used for light horse-drawn traffic, but today it attracts up to 12,000 `famous landmarks in the UK.

Tower Bridge, London

Tower Bridge was also commissioned following an 1876 competition, with Sir Horace Jones, the city architect, ultimately selected. The civil engineer John Wolfe Barry collaborated with Jones on the project and played an instrumental part in its ultimate design. The glass floor high-level walkway, situated 42m above the River Thames, gives you a bird’s eye view of the city
Whether you’re a Londoner, or planning a city break in the capital this summer, Tower Bridge offers the ideal opportunity to immerse yourself in engineering and architectural history.

The Bridge of Sighs, Cambridge

Said to be Queen Victoria’s favourite spot in Cambridge, it's believed that her comparing it to The Bridge of Sighs in Venice made the name stick. Completed in 1831 by architect Henry Hutchinson, this covered bridge adjoined St John’s College on the east side of the river with its expansion, ‘New Court,’ on the west of the River Cam.
In the 200 years since its construction, the Bridge of Sighs has become one of Cambridge’s most popular tourist attractions.

Iron Bridge, Shropshire

Designed by Thomas Farnolls Pritchard, Iron Bridge was the first major bridge in the world to be made from cast iron. Abraham Darby I heavily influenced Pritchard by developing an innovative way of iron smelting by using coke in place of charcoal to mass produce cast iron. It was Darby’s grandson, Abraham Darby III, who ultimately completed Iron Bridge in 1779.
Darby I’s discovery resulted in the widespread use of cast iron, which accelerated the industry, creating a blueprint for the use of cast iron in other infrastructure projects.

Glenfinnan Viaduct, Scotland

Stretching amid acres of Scotland’s most breathtaking scenery is the Glenfinnan Viaduct. At 380m long and 30m high, it's become most famous in recent years for being featured in four of the Harry Potter films. The train runs between Fort William and Mallaig, with the 84-mile round-trip starting close to Ben Nevis and letting you take in the stunning Loch Morar and scenic villages along the way.
As the longest concrete rail bridge in Scotland, the sight of the Jacobite steam train gliding across the bridge has become an unmissable view.
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