Model of Hutcheson Bridge, Glasgow

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This is a model of the Hutcheson Bridge. Designed by Robert Stevenson, it was built over the Clyde in Glasgow between 1829 - 1833.

Model showing the centering used in the construction of Hutcheson Bridge, Glasgow, supported on the piers, designed by Robert Stevenson, built 1829 - 1833

Robert Stevenson, 1772-1850, was the first of the Stevenson 'lighthouse' dynasty. He designed and built 18 lighthouses, including Bell Rock off Arbroath. He also designed canals, harbours and bridges.

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• Online ID: 000-000-099-946-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: Innovators and Innovations (multimedia essay)
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  T.1866.54.1
• Date: 19th century
  
• Material: Bridge / centering / model
  
• Dimensions: 830 mm H x 2780 mm L x 60 mm W
  
• What: Bridge / centering / model
  
• Subject: 18. CIVIL ENGINEERING, Bridges (Departmental Classification)
  
• Who: Robert Stevenson (bridge designer)
  
• Where: Scotland, Lanarkshire, Glasgow (Hutcheson Bridge)
  
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• References:
  • Stevenson, David. Life of Robert Stevenson: Civil Engineer. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press, 1878
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