George V Bridge, Glasgow
George V Bridge (sometimes referred to as King George V Bridge) is a three-arched road bridge over the River Clyde in the city centre of Glasgow, Scotland, named after King George V.
The bridge was designed by Glasgow City Engineer Thomas Somers[1] and built by Melville Dundas & Whitson.[2] It links the southside Tradeston area to Oswald Street in the city Centre. The bridge was commissioned in 1914, but was delayed due to the First World War: the bridge was not completed and opened until 1928.[3] It is now protected as a category B listed building.[4]
Despite its appearance as a masonry bridge, the bridge is actually built of reinforced concrete box girders, faced with Dalbeattie granite.
References
- ^ "Thomas Somers". Dictionary of Scottish Architecte 1840–1980. Retrieved 21 February 2014.
- ^ "Melville Dundas & Whitson". 1930 Industrial Britain. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
- ^ "King George V Bridge". The Glasgow Story. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
- ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "King George V Bridge over River Clyde... (Category B Listed Building) (LB33081)". Retrieved 28 March 2019.
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