It was 150 years since the bridge was opened on the 2nd May 2009. Saltash  hosted some spectacular celebrations. More celebrations are planned, to be involved as a supporter, sponsor or volunteer, please email lynnsmarsh@aol.com. See the events list for more details.

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See the celebration pictures from 2006 here

News from 2006

Railtrack repair Arches

Call-Sign GB200IKB talking to the world

Schools to celebrate birthday

New £2 coin stars the bridge

A1st Class Stamp for a 1st Class Bridge

Network Rail to remove ladders from the end towers

Royal Albert wins ‘7 Man Made Wonders of the Westcountry’

Bridge lit by ITVHome

Souvenir 2006 Festival brochure available online

Download and print your own copy of this sought after brochure. Brochure picture by Saltash artist Steve Fuller

The Royal Albert Bridge (1859) stands as a testament to the engineering genius of Isambard Kingdom Brunel. One of the greatest bridges in the world, it is unique in design, unequaled in engineering and graceful in appearance.

2006 marked the Bi Centenary of Brunel's birth and throughout the country there are celebrations marking the genius of one the greatest Britons. With limited funding Saltash  celebrated Brunel’s genius in style.

In 2009 we have the limelight to ourselves,

The Brunel 200 celebrations are supported by Saltash Town Council, The Devon and Cornwall Rail Partnership and First Great Western