The 'new' road bridge and the Old Bridge, Pontypridd, c. 1900

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Pontypridd's 'Old Bridge' was designed by William Edwards (1719-89) and completed in 1755. The 'new' three-arch bridge was designed by Thomas Jenkins in 1857 and provided a more practical means of crossing the river Taff.

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24/07/2009

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Pontypridd Museum

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Reproduced by permission of Pontypridd Museum

Pontypridd Museum 2003

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GTJ69011

Item uploaded:

19/1/2010

Date originally created:

1900

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