Menai Suspension Bridge 150th Anniversary Papers

This material is held atArchifdy Prifysgol Bangor / Bangor University Archives

Scope and Content

Papers relating to the 150th anniversary of the Menai Suspension Bridge. Includes minutes of the Celebration Committee, papers relating to the Telford Reception Dinner at the Normal College, balance sheets etc.

Administrative / Biographical History

The Menai Suspension Bridge which links the island of Anglesey to the mainland opened on 30 January 1826. It is one of Thomas Telford's most impressive bridges.

Arrangement

Incorporated into the General Collection of Bangor Manuscripts

Access Information

Open to all users.

Acquisition Information

Deposited by Mr Mervyn Hughes M.A.

Note

Description compiled by Elen Wyn Hughes, January 2003.

Other Finding Aids

A typescript catalogue is available at the Archives Department of the University of Wales Bangor. Reference numbers : General Collection of Bangor Manuscripts 26514-26516, 26658-26659

Conditions Governing Use

Usual copyright conditions apply. Reprographics are made at the discretion of the Archivist.