Print with three images 'Perth Bridge, in Perthshire' 'The Bridge of Don, in Aberdeenshire' 'Kelso Bridge, in Roxburgshire &c' @1790

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Large print with three well known bridges in Scotland.

'Published according to Act of Parliament by Alex.r Hogg, No. 16 Paternoster Row.'

Copper plate engraving by John Eastgate (1786-1819).

Engraved for 'The Modern Universal British Traveller; or A New Complete, and Accurate Tour through England, Wales, Scotland, and the Neighbouring Islands.'[London: J. Cooke] [1779]. originally produced for the Cooke part-work publication "The Modern Universal British Traveller" (London 1779)

34 x 21 cm

 

Perth Bridge (also known as Smeaton's Bridge, locally, the Old Bridge and in the local dialect of Scots, "the Auld Brig") is a toll-free bridge in the city of Perth, Scotland. It spans the River Tay, connecting Perth, on the eastern side of the river, to Bridgend, on its western side. It is a Category A listed structure. The bridge was completed in October 1771.

The Brig o' Balgownie (originally Bridge of Don) is a 13th-century bridge spanning the River Don in Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Scotland. Construction of the bridge was begun in the late 13th century by Richard Cementarius, although its completion was not until 1320 at the time of the Scottish War of Independence. After falling into disrepair in the mid-16th century it was extensively renovated in 1605.

Kelso bridge, built in 1754, was swept away in a flood in  of 1797.

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