Melrose, Borders

Maker
John Peat Munn
Production date
Jun 1951
 Description
Text on negative envelope reads 'Melrose. Chain (Suspension) Bridge over River Tweed. Side View'. View of the bridge showing its two castellated towers and the chains supporting the deck.
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Object detail

Department
Photo
Collection
Munn Photographic Collection/Family & Personal Papers Group
Maker
Production date
Jun 1951
Subject place
Melrose/Scottish Borders
Subject notes
The chain bridge and its toll house were opened in 1826. Walking was the main form of transport at the time and a footbridge was a great improvement on the ford. Melrose grew up on the banks of the River Tweed and around the 12th century Cistercian abbey. The abbey was of considerable economic as well as spiritual significance.
Accession number
P39164

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