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'''George V Bridge''' (sometimes referred to as '''King George V Bridge''') is a three-arched road bridge over the [[River Clyde]] in the city centre of [[Glasgow]], named after King George V. | '''George V Bridge''' (sometimes referred to as '''King George V Bridge''') is a three-arched road bridge over the [[River Clyde]] in the city centre of [[Glasgow]], named after King George V. | ||
The bridge was designed by Glasgow City Engineer Thomas Somers<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.scottisharchitects.org.uk/architect_full.php?id=202892 |title=Thomas Somers |work=Dictionary of Scottish Architecte 1840–1980 |accessdate=21 February 2014}}</ref> and built by Melville Dundas & Whitson.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gracesguide.co.uk/File:Im1930IB-021.jpg|title=Melville Dundas & Whitson|publisher=1930 Industrial Britain|accessdate=20 September 2015}}</ref> It links the southside [[Tradeston]] area to Oswald Street in the city Centre. The bridge was commissioned in 1914, but was delayed due to the First World War: the bridge was not completed and opened until 1928.<ref> | The bridge was designed by Glasgow City Engineer Thomas Somers<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.scottisharchitects.org.uk/architect_full.php?id=202892 |title=Thomas Somers |work=Dictionary of Scottish Architecte 1840–1980 |accessdate=21 February 2014}}</ref> and built by Melville Dundas & Whitson.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gracesguide.co.uk/File:Im1930IB-021.jpg|title=Melville Dundas & Whitson|publisher=1930 Industrial Britain|accessdate=20 September 2015}}</ref> It links the southside [[Tradeston]] area to Oswald Street in the city Centre. The bridge was commissioned in 1914, but was delayed due to the First World War: the bridge was not completed and opened until 1928.<ref>[https://www.theglasgowstory.com/image/?inum=TGSA00159 Broomielaw Bridge]: The Glasgow Story</ref> It is now protected as a Category-B listed building.<ref>{{HES|LB33081|King George V Bridge over River Clyde|cat=B}}</ref> | ||
Despite its appearance as a masonry bridge, the bridge is actually built of reinforced concrete box girders, faced with Dalbeattie granite. | Despite its appearance as a masonry bridge, the bridge is actually built of reinforced concrete box girders, faced with Dalbeattie granite. | ||
Latest revision as of 08:37, 24 October 2020
| George V Bridge | |
| Lanarkshire | |
|---|---|
 King George V Bridge | |
| Location | |
| Crossing: | River Clyde |
| Location | |
| Location: | 55°51’21"N, 4°15’35"W |
| Structure | |
| Design: | Arch bridge |
| Material: | Reinforced concrete box girders |
| History | |
| Built 1914-1928 | |
| Architect: | Thomas Somers |
| Information | |
George V Bridge (sometimes referred to as King George V Bridge) is a three-arched road bridge over the River Clyde in the city centre of Glasgow, named after King George V.
The bridge was designed by Glasgow City Engineer Thomas Somers[1] and built by Melville Dundas & Whitson.[2] It links the southside Tradeston area to Oswald Street in the city Centre. The bridge was commissioned in 1914, but was delayed due to the First World War: the bridge was not completed and opened until 1928.[3] It is now protected as a Category-B listed building.[4]
Despite its appearance as a masonry bridge, the bridge is actually built of reinforced concrete box girders, faced with Dalbeattie granite.
References
- ↑ "Thomas Somers". Dictionary of Scottish Architecte 1840–1980. http://www.scottisharchitects.org.uk/architect_full.php?id=202892. Retrieved 21 February 2014.
- ↑ "Melville Dundas & Whitson". 1930 Industrial Britain. http://www.gracesguide.co.uk/File:Im1930IB-021.jpg. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
- ↑ Broomielaw Bridge: The Glasgow Story
- ↑ King George V Bridge over River Clyde (Category B) - Listing detail (Historic Environment Scotland)
| Bridges and crossings on the River Clyde | ||||||
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| Clyde Arc | Kingston Bridge | Tradeston Bridge | George V Bridge | Caledonian Railway Bridge | Glasgow Bridge | South Portland Street Suspension Bridge |