OS1/21/33/106
List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
---|---|---|---|---|
STOCKWELL BRIDGE [Victoria Bridge on Site of] | Victoria Bridge on site of Stockwell Bridge | Lindsay's Guide Map of Glasgow McUre History of Glasgow | 006.11 | A bridge of 5 arches crossing the River Clyde opposite to Stockwell Street. It was built about 3 years ago and is so named in honour of Her Majesty's visit to Glasgow in 1849. It replaces what was termed the "old Stockwell Bridge" which was built by Bishop Rae in the year 1345. It was originally only 12 feet wide and consisted of 8 arches, but in 1777 an additional 10 feet was made to its breadth. McUres History of Glasgow |
VICTORIA BRIDGE | Victoria Bridge on site of Stockwell Bridge |
Lindsay's Guide Map of Glasgow McUre History of Glasgow |
006.11 | A bridge of 5 arches crossing the River Clyde opposite to Stockwell Street. It was built about 3 years ago and is so named in honour of Her Majesty's visit to Glasgow in 1849. It replaces what was termed the "old Stockwell Bridge" which was built by Bishop Rae in the year 1345. It was originally only 12 feet wide and consisted of 8 arches, but in 1777 an additional 10 feet was made to its breadth. McUres History of Glasgow |
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Tartania55
Location information for this page.
There are no linked mapsheets.