Historic bridges · Central Scotland
George V Bridge
In or near Glasgow.
George V 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
- Glasgow Central · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit George V Bridge, you can take a train to Glasgow Central station, which is 0.3 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
George V Bridge is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 55.8557°, -4.2598°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Heritage listing
George V Bridge (sometimes referred to as King George V Bridge) is a three-arched road bridge over the River Clyde in the city centre of Glasgow, Scotland, named after King George V. The bridge was designed by Glasgow City Engineer Thomas Somers and built by Melville Dundas & Whitson. It links the southside Tradeston area to Oswald Street in the city Centre. The bridge was commissioned in 1914, but was delayed due to the First World War: the bridge was not completed and opened until 1928. It is now protected as a category B listed building.
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Official information
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From the Wikipedia article
George V Bridge (sometimes referred to as King George V Bridge) is a three-arched road bridge over the River Clyde in the city centre of Glasgow, Scotland, named after King George V. The bridge was designed by Glasgow City Engineer Thomas Somers and built by Melville Dundas & Whitson. It links the southside Tradeston area to Oswald Street in the city Centre. The bridge was commissioned in 1914, but was delayed due to the First World War: the bridge was not completed and opened until 1928. It is now protected as a category B listed building. Despite its appearance as a masonry bridge, the bridge is actually built of reinforced concrete box girders, faced with Dalbeattie granite.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8557, -4.2598
- District
- Glasgow City
- Postcode
- G1 4RJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glasgow North
- Phone
- 0330 133 1620
- Nearest railway station
- Glasgow Central — 0.3 km
- Official site
- www.escape-glasgow.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w570557225 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: George V Bridge, Glasgow (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: George V Bridge, Glasgow.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is George V Bridge?
- George V Bridge is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G1 4RJ).
- What is George V Bridge?
- George V Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to George V Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Glasgow Central, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode G1 4RJ.
- Who owns George V Bridge?
- George V Bridge is owned by | maint =.
- Is George V Bridge a listed building?
- George V Bridge is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is George V Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, George V Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to George V Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Glasgow Central, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G1 4RJ.