Suspension Bridge
Commemorative Plaques

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There are four small commemorative circular plaques on the Suspension Bridge which is a bow string lattice girder footbridge between the Emabankment and Mill Meadows: two for the 11th July 1888 opening and two for the re-opening after major repairs in February 1984.

 

The inscription states:
Opened by
The Most Honourable
The Marquess of Tavistock
11th July 1888
Joshua Hawkins Esq. JP.
Mayor

 

The inscription states:
Engineer
John. J. Webster. M.Inst.CE.
Contractors
E. Page. & Co, Bedford
1888

 

The inscription states:
Suspension Bridge
Reopened by
His Worship the Mayor
Councillor G.B. Wake Esq.
February 1984
Councillor G.M. Bates J.P.
Chairman of Public Services Committee

 

The inscription states:
C.A.E.C. Howards Ltd. of Bedford. Contractors
In use 1888 - 1983
Reopened February 1984
after major repairs
P.B.O. Merchant C.Eng.
Director of Planning & Amenities

© Photo by Stuart Antrobus

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