1859
167 years ago
ConstructionUnited Kingdom
The Cornwall Railway opens across the Royal Albert Bridge linking Devon and Cornwall in England
The Cornwall Railway
England
May 4, 1859
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The Cornwall Railway opens across the Royal Albert Bridge linking Devon and Cornwall in England.
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The Cornwall Railway opens across the Royal Albert Bridge linking Devon and Cornwall in England.
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- Date
- May 4, 1859
- Event Type
- Construction
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Years Ago
- 167
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