Old Film Footage

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Pre-1960 silent footage filmed from on board a steam train crossing the Royal Albert Bridge to Devon:

1960 Pathé silent film clips showing the construction of the Tamar Bridge. Mostly filmed from the top of the Devon tower, about half the footage is taken looking towards Saltash:

1962 British Pathé short documentary about the Tamar Bridge, filmed in colour and with commentary:

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