County Bridge Plaques - Prebend Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
N 52° 07.954 W 000° 28.344
30U E 672994 N 5778796
This prime bridge in Bedford town has two notable historical plaques.
Waymark Code: WM6WWR
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 07/30/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Brentorboxer
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The first plaque reads as follows:
'This bridge was opened to the public
by The Right Honourable Earl Cowper K.C.
21st day of October 1884
Joshua Hawkins Major'

The second plaque is as so:
'County Bridge
The reconstruction of this bridge was commemorated by
H.M. Lord Lieutenant of Bedfordshire
Samuel C. Whitbread Esq. J.P.
This 10th day of August 1992.'
Type of Historic Marker: Metal Plaques

Historical Marker Issuing Authority: Local Authority

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