What is recorded here
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 to a design by Mott, Hay and Anderson. Recorded plaque organisation: Sunderland City Council.
Robert Stephenson, Sir Basil Mott FRS 1st Baronet, David Anderson, and David Hay were engineers who contributed significantly to the construction of bridges and infrastructure in Britain; their work on the Wearmouth Bridge exemplifies advancements in engineering and materials during the Industrial Revolution.
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