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Ref NoDM2121
Alt Ref NoPlan Roll Number 58817
TitleIron works contract for the Clifton Suspension Bridge
DescriptionContract and contract drawings relating to the purchase of ironwork for the Clifton Suspension Bridge. Agreement is between George Hillhouse, William Singer Jacques, and George Jones, Trustees for building a Bridge over the River Avon at Clifton, and Joseph Carne (1782-1858) and John Vivian of the Copper House Foundry at Hayle, Cornwall. Isambard Kingdom Brunel is named as the Chief Engineer.
Deposited by BRB (Residuary) Limited in February 2008.
Date10 November 1840
Related MaterialSee other materials relating to the Clifton Suspension Bridge
Extent1 parchment contract, 9 paper plans, 5 copy plans
Access ConditionsPlease discuss with Special Collections Staff if you wish to have access to these materials.

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