Historic bridges · North West England
Albert Bridge
In or near Manchester.
Albert Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Salford Central · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Albert Bridge, the nearest railway station is Salford Central, located just 0.2 km away. Entry is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is M3 5GN.
About
Albert Bridge is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 53.4818°, -2.2531°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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From the Wikipedia article
Albert Bridge is a Grade II listed skew arch bridge in Greater Manchester, England. A replacement for an earlier structure, New Bailey Bridge, it was completed in 1844. It crosses the River Irwell, connecting Salford to Manchester. An 1843 investigation of the earlier structure, built between 1783 and 1785, revealed that it was in such poor condition it would have to be completely replaced. A special committee decided on a design by George W. Buck, costing about £9,000. A temporary footbridge was provided while the new bridge was being built, although this was temporarily destroyed during a flood. In a separate incident, a construction worker was killed by falling masonry. The new bridge was opened on 26 August 1844. The first vehicle to cross was a donkey cart, from Manchester.
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Background
History
As with the nearby Blackfriars and Victoria bridges, Albert Bridge replaced an earlier structure, New Bailey Bridge. This was built by subscription in shares of £40, between 1783 and 1785. Road users paid a toll to cross the bridge, allowing those who funded it arches to cross the Mersey and Irwell Navigation. A smaller arch on the Manchester bank of the river crossed a towpath, giving access to the Duke of Bridgewater's quay. Two six-foot wide flagged pavements were provided for pedestrian use, on either side of a road 23 feet 11 inches wide. By 1843 the bridge's condition was perilous, prompting magistrates at an annual session in Preston to investigate its future. Buck advertised for…
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- Coordinates
- 53.4818, -2.2531
- District
- Salford
- Parish
- Salford, unparished area
- Postcode
- M3 5GN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Salford
- Phone
- +44 7725 234022
- Nearest railway station
- Salford Central — 0.2 km
- Opening
- {{Start date and age|1844|08|26|df=yes}}
- Official site
- www.manchestertheatres.com
Sources
- osm: w570245614 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Albert Bridge, Manchester (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: 2766470 e4f6994d.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Albert Bridge?
- Albert Bridge is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode M3 5GN), in the parish of Salford, unparished area.
- What is Albert Bridge?
- Albert Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Albert Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Salford Central, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode M3 5GN.
- Is Albert Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Albert Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Albert Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Salford Central, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M3 5GN.