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Robert Stephenson and Wearmouth Bridge blue plaque

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This blue commemorative plaque records: Wearmouth Bridge. The first Wearmouth Bridge of 1796 proved to be a catalyst for the growth of Sunderland. It was rebuilt in 1857 by Robert Stephenson and again in 1927 when this steel arch bridge was constructed. 1996 - Bicentenary of the Iron Bridge Recorded plaque organisation: City of Sunderland.

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