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The Albert Edward Bridge of the Coalbrookdale Railway over the Severn, [Shropshire], 1864. Engraving '...from an excellent photograph taken by Mr. W. Fall, photographer, of Market-square, Ironbridge, Salop...It is singular that the bridge which forms the subject of our Illustration - the most recent and one of the most enterprising works of its class - is within sight of the first iron bridge that was constructed in England - one which was constructed by the same ironmasters in 1779, and which has given a name to the rising and important town of Ironbridge, on the banks of the Severn'. Cast iron bridge designed by John Fowler. From "Illustrated London News", 1864. The Albert Edward Bridge of the Coalbrookdale Railway over the Severn, 1864. Creator: Unknown. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/THE PRINT COLLECTOR)