
What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Built for the North Eastern Railway and opened on 10 May 1907, The Wilmington Bridge replaced a single track bridge built in 1853 for the York & Midland Railway. Recorded plaque organisation: Hull City Council.
Wilmington Bridge, opened on 10 May 1907, was constructed by the North Eastern Railway to replace an earlier 1853 structure, serving as a critical transportation link and showcasing the railway's expansion and modernization efforts in the early 20th century.
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