Formerly known as the 'gateway to Snowdonia', Conwy Suspension Bridge in Wales was one of the first suspension bridges built in the UK. In this video, you'll go behind the scenes with the National Trust to discover the history behind this striking building.
Dr Elizabeth Green, Senior National Curator for Architectural History, and author of the new book, '60 Remarkable Buildings of the National Trust', explains the story of how and why the bridge was built. It was designed by engineer, Thomas Telford, who was tasked with improving the mail route between London and Holyhead in Anglesey. It opened in 1826 and was the only road crossing the Conwy Estuary until the 1950s.
Watch the video to find out more about the history of the bridge, how it was constructed and the other structures Thomas Telford designed in North Wales.
Conwy Suspension Bridge features in ‘60 Remarkable buildings of the National Trust’ - a book that tells the stories behind 60 remarkable buildings in the care of the National Trust from across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. You can find the book in National Trust shops and online: shop.nationaltrust.org.uk/60-...
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