Grace's Guide
British Industrial History
Grace's Guide is the leading source of historical information on industry and manufacturing in Britain. This web publication contains 146,116 pages of information and 231,598 images on early companies, their products and the people who designed and built them.
Weymouth Harbour Bridge
From Graces Guide
in Weymouth, Dorset
A swing bridge was constructed in 1882. The ironwork was constructed by Andrew Handyside and Co, the machinery by Brinjes and Goodwin. The contractor was T. Whettam. Engineer Ewing Matheson/
Replaced by the present bascule bridge, which was officially opened on 4th July 1930. Engineer: H. W. Fitzsimons; General Contractor: Bolton and Lakin; Steelworks Contractor: Cleveland Bridge and Engineering Co.
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