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Menai Bridge Collection

Menai Bridge, located in Anglesey, North Wales, is a remarkable structure that connects the island of Anglesey to mainland Wales

Background imageMenai Bridge Collection: Menai Bridge, Anglesey, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Menai Bridge, Anglesey, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageMenai Bridge Collection: Aerial view of Britannia Bridge and the Menai Bridge, Menai Strait, Gwynedd

Aerial view of Britannia Bridge and the Menai Bridge, Menai Strait, Gwynedd, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageMenai Bridge Collection: Menai Suspension Bridge built by Thomas Telford in 1826

Menai Suspension Bridge built by Thomas Telford in 1826, across the Menai Strait with snow on mountains of Snowdonia in winter evening light, Anglesey, North Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageMenai Bridge Collection: Menai Bridge

Menai Bridge, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageMenai Bridge Collection: UK, Wales, Angelesey. Ancient burial chamber of Bryn Celli Ddu, c. 2000BC, a CADW

UK, Wales, Angelesey. Ancient burial chamber of Bryn Celli Ddu, c. 2000BC, a CADW Welsh Heritage Site. The carved stone standing outside is a replica

Background imageMenai Bridge Collection: Menai Bridge

Menai Bridge, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageMenai Bridge Collection: Menai Suspension Bridge at sunset, Menai Bridge, Anglesey, Wales, Great Britain, United Kingdom

Menai Suspension Bridge at sunset, Menai Bridge, Anglesey, Wales, Great Britain, United Kingdom

Background imageMenai Bridge Collection: The raising of the Anglesey statue, 1860 (engraving)

The raising of the Anglesey statue, 1860 (engraving)
1579466 The raising of the Anglesey statue, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting the raising of the Anglesey statue to the top of the column erected in memory of the Marquis near Menai)

Background imageMenai Bridge Collection: View of Menai Bridge on Isle of Anglesey. 19th century (engraving)

View of Menai Bridge on Isle of Anglesey. 19th century (engraving)
673005 View of Menai Bridge on Isle of Anglesey. 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: The Menai bridge, Menai Bridge (Welsh)

Background imageMenai Bridge Collection: Menai Suspension Bridge over Menai Strait at Sunset, Bangor, North Wales

Menai Suspension Bridge over Menai Strait at Sunset, Bangor, North Wales

Background imageMenai Bridge Collection: UK, Wales, Anglesey, Menai Straits, Menai Suspension Bridge (Pont Grog y Borth) by

UK, Wales, Anglesey, Menai Straits, Menai Suspension Bridge (Pont Grog y Borth) by Thomas Telford

Background imageMenai Bridge Collection: Frontispiece for Dugdales England and Wales Delineated (engraving)

Frontispiece for Dugdales England and Wales Delineated (engraving)
3648998 Frontispiece for Dugdales England and Wales Delineated (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frontispiece for Dugdales England and Wales Delineated)

Background imageMenai Bridge Collection: Frontispiece for England and Wales Delineated (engraving)

Frontispiece for England and Wales Delineated (engraving)
2777270 Frontispiece for England and Wales Delineated (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frontispiece for England and Wales Delineated (Tallis, c 1840)

Background imageMenai Bridge Collection: George Hotel, Menai Bridge (engraving)

George Hotel, Menai Bridge (engraving)
3639758 George Hotel, Menai Bridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Hotel, Menai Bridge)

Background imageMenai Bridge Collection: Raising the Anglesey Statue to the Top of the Column erected to the Memory of the late Marquis

Raising the Anglesey Statue to the Top of the Column erected to the Memory of the late Marquis near Menai Bridge
1612577 Raising the Anglesey Statue to the Top of the Column erected to the Memory of the late Marquis near Menai Bridge (engraving) by Leitch

Background imageMenai Bridge Collection: Frontispiece (engraving)

Frontispiece (engraving)
2787089 Frontispiece (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frontispiece. Illustration for Curiosities of Great Britain: England and Wales Delineated)

Background imageMenai Bridge Collection: Menai Bridge (engraving)

Menai Bridge (engraving)
3639751 Menai Bridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Menai Bridge. Illustration for Views in North Wales (T Catherall)

Background imageMenai Bridge Collection: ANI07120014

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The Menai Suspension Bridge and the Menai Strait spanning Anglesey and Gwynedd

Background imageMenai Bridge Collection: The Menai Bridge spanning the Menai Strait, backed by the mountains of Snowdonia National Park

The Menai Bridge spanning the Menai Strait, backed by the mountains of Snowdonia National Park, Wales, UK. Spring



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Menai Bridge, located in Anglesey, North Wales, is a remarkable structure that connects the island of Anglesey to mainland Wales. This iconic bridge stands proudly over the Menai Strait and has become an emblematic landmark of both Wales and the United Kingdom. Designed by the renowned engineer Thomas Telford in 1826, the Menai Suspension Bridge showcases his ingenuity and engineering prowess. Its elegant design gracefully spans across the strait, offering breathtaking aerial views of both Britannia Bridge and Menai Bridge itself. As you gaze upon this architectural marvel from above, you can't help but appreciate its significance in connecting Gwynedd with Anglesey. Beyond its structural magnificence lies a rich historical tapestry. In close proximity to Menai Bridge rests Bryn Celli Ddu, an ancient burial chamber dating back to around 2000 BC. This CADW-protected site serves as a testament to our ancestors' presence on this land for thousands of years. As evening descends upon Bangor in North Wales, witness how the setting sun casts a golden glow on the Menai Suspension Bridge over the tranquil waters of Menai Strait. The juxtaposition between nature's beauty and human achievement creates an enchanting scene that captivates all who behold it. The backdrop against which this bridge stands is equally awe-inspiring - Snowdonia National Park's majestic mountains provide a stunning panorama behind the Menai Bridge. It's no wonder why visitors flock here from all corners of Europe to witness such captivating vistas firsthand. Delving into history books or engravings depicting England and Wales will often reveal images showcasing this magnificent feat of engineering - whether it be as a frontispiece for Dugdales England and Wales Delineated or simply capturing George Hotel at Menai Bridge through intricate engravings. Menai Bridge truly encapsulates not only physical connections but also cultural ties within its sturdy framework.