Iron Bridge near the Fort, Lucknow, 1880 - 1889
Scope and Contents
241x188mm. View of the Iron Bridge which crosses the Gumti north-west of the Residency. The bridge is composed of three iron spans resting on masonry piers. The ironwork was sent out from England in 1798 but was not finally erected for a further forty years when it was completed by Colonel Fraser of the Bengal Engineers between 1841-44.
Dates
- Creation: 1880 - 1889
Creator
- From the Fonds: Elsy, R, fl1880 - 1889 (Person)
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Language of Materials
English
Date information
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Finding aid date
2011-01-14 14:24:34+00:00
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