Queen's Bridge
Queens Bridge is a bridge in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is one of eight bridges in the city, not to be confused with the adjacent Queen Elizabeth II Bridge. It was opened in 1849.[1]
Next crossing upstream | River Lagan | Next crossing downstream |
Lagan Viaduct | Queen's Bridge | Queen Elizabeth II Bridge |
History
It was officially opened in 1849 by Queen Victoria replacing the Long Bridge. Many versions of the Long Bridge were destroyed during the eighteenth century and nineteenth century, and a more permanent structure had become necessary.[1]
References
- 1 2 "A tale of two bridges". BBC NI - Coast, Your Place and Mine. Retrieved 2009-11-29.
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Coordinates: 54°35′58.8″N 5°55′13.93″W / 54.599667°N 5.9205361°W
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