Episode 2 of 3
Bridge Opening Ceremony
- When
- 2 May 1859
- Where
- Tamar River crossing
Prince Albert opened the Royal Albert Bridge on 2 May 1859, traveling from Windsor on the Royal Train for the ceremony.
The bridge had undergone statutory inspection by Colonel Yolland in April 1859. Prince Albert was invited to perform the opening, arriving on 2 May. He gave consent to name the structure the Royal Albert Bridge, marking the completion of the engineering feat.
Sources
- Royal Albert Bridge Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-24
- Cornwall Railway Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-08
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