Historic bridges · Northern Ireland
Albert Bridge
Albert Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Belfast Lanyon Place · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Albert Bridge is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1899. Coordinates: 54.5958°, -5.9130°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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From the Wikipedia article
Albert Bridge is a bridge in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Its three flat arches span the River Lagan. It was completed in 1890 by Belfast city surveyor J C Bretland and is named after Prince Albert Victor. It is located close to the city centre between East Bridge Street and the Albertbridge Road.
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Background
History
The previous bridge on this site was a privately owned five span masonry bridge which was built in 1831. It was officially called Lagan Bridge, although it was known as Halfpenny Bridge due to the toll charged. It was subsequently renamed to Albert Bridge after Queen Victoria's husband. In 1860 it was acquired by the Belfast Corporation, which abolished the toll. In 1886 two arches of the bridge collapsed, causing a single fatality. A temporary wooden bridge was erected until the completion of the replacement bridge. This new bridge was designed by Mr J. C. Bretland, the Borough Surveyor of Belfast at the time, and was constructed by Messrs Henry of Belfast on behalf of Belfast Corporation,…
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- Coordinates
- 54.5958, -5.9130
- District
- Belfast
- Postcode
- BT1 3SG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Belfast South and Mid Down
- Established
- 1899
- Nearest railway station
- Belfast Lanyon Place — 0.3 km
Sources
- osm: w583763807 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Albert Bridge, Belfast (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Albert Bridge, Belfast.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Albert Bridge?
- Albert Bridge is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT1 3SG).
- When was Albert Bridge built?
- Built or established in 1899.
- Is Albert Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Albert Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Albert Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Belfast Lanyon Place, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT1 3SG.