Title
Brunel's Viaduct Crossing Victoria Gardens, Truro.
Subject
Bridge
Viaduct
Description
The Brunel viaduct crossing Victoria Gardens, Truro, one of the longest of about 40 built in Cornwall by I.K. Brunel. This one, over 1200-feet in length and 150-feet high, was replaced by a granite structure in 1904. When the work was proceeding, Truro's cathedral was just being built and it was reported that the irreverent remarks passed between labourers on the two projects gave rise to letters in the local press complaining of their adjectives when engaged on a sacred building!
Publisher
Morrab Library
Rights
Morrab Library
Format
Print
Identifier
BRIDG 8.007
Coverage
Victoria Gardens, Truro
Original Format
photo
Building Name
Brunel viaduct
Period Costume
N