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 and built by Melville Dundas & Whitson. 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. It is now protected as a category B listed building.
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.
