The Iron Duke at the Iron Bridge
Anon
Genre: | News-Commentary |
Subjects: | Engineering, Engineers |
People mentioned: | George Stephenson , Joseph Paxton |
Reports on the visit of Arthur Wellesley (1st Duke of Wellington) to Robert Stephenson's 'Britannia Bridge'. Believes Wellington was contemplating the replacement of military generals by engineers. Describes a banquet held in Stephenson's honour. | |
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