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Copy of Mr. Thomas Telford's Report to the Corporation of Bath on the improvement of the Bath Bridge, Bath 1823

Copy of Mr. Thomas Telford's Report to the Corporation of Bath on the improvement of the Bath Bridge, Bath 1823

Image Reference: 41609
Artist/Photographer: Meyler, Mary
Image Date: 1823
Measurements: 30.5 x 39.5 cm
Medium: text
Collection: Scrapbooks
Library Reference: Hunt Vol. 3, p.8b
Credit: Bath & North East Somerset Council
Library: Bath Record Office : Archives & Local Studies

Description: The Old Bridge was known to exacerbate the effects of the river when in flood and the Council commissioned engineer Thomas Telford to survey the river and bridge to suggest improvements to reduce the problems. His suggested improvements would cost the Council £2,200, which they did not undertake due to the cost. The report is dated 16th August 1823
M. Meyler, Printer, Herald Office, Bath. (Page 1 and cover).

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