Papers and Correspondence: Reconstruction / repairs to the Britainnia Bridge, [1971 - 1972]; Coloured slides, 1971; Compact Disc re: the reconstruction / repairs to the Britainnia Bridge, 2003; and an Obituary of D. Stuart Tod, [c. 1996]
Papers: D. Stuart Tod
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- ReferenceGB 221 WM2065
- Alternative Id.GB 221 WM/2065
- Dates of Creation1971 - 2003
- Name of Creator
- Language of MaterialEnglish
- Physical Description0.012 cubic metres (64 items)
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
In 1970 the Britannia Bridge was greatly damaged when five teenagers inadvertantly set fire to it. The damage was so bad that it was widely feared that the bridge would collapse into the Menai Straits. As assessments were carried out as to how best to repair the bridge the then County Surveyor proposed that it should be rebuilt as a two level bridge carrying both trains and road traffic. The proposal was accepted and the bridge was reconstructed accordingly with the spans supported by archways. The new bridge was opened in 1972. D. Stuart Tod, 1905-1995, was the Marine Superintendent during the repairs to the Britannia Bridge.
Arrangement
Unknown
Access Information
Dim cyfyngiadau/ No Restrictions
Acquisition Information
Adnau preifat / Private deposit.
Note
Os gwelwch yn dda archebwch y dogfenau gan ddefnyddio y rhif cyfeirnod amgen (lle ddarperidd) / Please order documents using the alternative reference number (where provided)
Other Finding Aids
Hard copies of the catalogue are available at the Archifau Ynys Môn / Anglesey Archives and the National Register of Archives. It is the policy of Archifau Ynys Môn / Anglesey Archives to catalogue in the language of the document.
Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
Cyflwr da /Good condition. This format of this collection consists of paper documents, coloured slides, and a compact disc.
Archivist's Note
Complied by Helen Lewis for Archifau Ynys Môn / Anglesey Archives. The following source was used to compile this description: D. Stuart Tod papers catalogue and "Menai Strait Bridges (http://www.anglesey-history.co.uk/places/bridges/)" viewed 15 December 2005.
Appraisal Information
Mae'r holl gofnodiadau sy'n cydymffurfio â pholisi casglu Swyddfa Gofnodi Cyngor Sir Ynys Môn wedi eu cadw /All records which meet the collection policy of the Anglesey Archives have been retained.
Custodial History
This collection was deposited with the Anglesey County Record Office 17/03/2004
Accruals
Ni ddisgwylir croniadau/Accruals are not expected