Queen's Bridge, Belfast

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]

Queens Bridge, October 2009

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] The bridge was widened in 1885[2] by the addition of cantilevered segments on either side.

See also

References
  1. "A tale of two bridges". BBC NI - Coast, Your Place and Mine. Retrieved 29 November 2009.
  2. "Queen's Bridge - Belfast - Arch Bridges on Waymarking.com".


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