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- Cavenagh Bridge. The title of 'the oldest bridge in Singapore that exists in its original form' is none other than Cavenagh Bridge. The city's only suspension bridge links the Civic District on the northern bank to the Commercial District on the southern bank of the Singapore River.
- Anderson Bridge. Completed in 1910 and named after then Governor of the Straits Settlements and High Commissioner for the Federated Malay States, Sir John Anderson, the steely exterior of Anderson Bridge looks like something out of a dystopian flick.
- Elgin Bridge. Opened to traffic in 1929 in its final concrete form, this bridge actually dates back as early as 1819 when Sir Stamford Raffles arrived on our shores, making it one of the oldest bridges in Singapore.
- Read Bridge. Located at the heart of Clarke Quay, the beam-structured Read Bridge has some memorable tales to tell. Completed in 1889, the bridge was named after William Henry Macleod Read, a prominent figure in Singapore and Consul to the Netherlands back in the 1800s.
The Singapore River bridges tell of how the settlement grew over time to be a city. From the Elgin Bridge to the Jubilee Bridge, the various bridges over the Singapore River capture the essence of their individual times.
Three bridges spanning three centuries, magnificent views over the Firth of Forth, historical facts, mythical tales, urban wildlife and the historic settlements of North and South Queensferry. It's all yours to discover on the new Forth Bridges Trail.
Jul 23, 2018 · The three bridges over the River Forth have inspired a Scots artist to create some new fun items – and collect 15 fascinating facts. It’s just under a year since the Queensferry Crossing, the third of the Forth bridges, was officially opened by the Queen.
The official website for the Forth Bridges: Queensferry Crossing, The Forth Road Bridge & The Forth Bridge - Scotland's iconic bridges spanning three centuries.
This week we have something a bit different as we explore the three Iconic bridges over the River Forth, using three different methods of transport.Come with...
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- Scotland on a Shoestring
Take in the spectacular Three Bridges, the beautiful panoramas of the Edinburgh skyline, Inchcolm Island with its medieval abbey, and the islands of Inchgarvie, Inchkeith, and Inchmickery. And don’t forget to look out for the marine wildlife including seals and puffins!
