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Galton Bridge

Galton Bridge is a canal bridge in Smethwick, England built by Thomas Telford in 1829. When it was constructed, its single span of 151 feet (46 metres) was the longest in the world.


Drawing from Atlas to the Life of Thomas Telford, Civil Engineer containing eighty-three copper plates, illustrative of his professional labours, 1838

It was named for Samuel Galton.

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