| Repository | Cheshire Record Office |
| Level | Collection (Fonds) |
| Reference | ZTRB |
| Title | Dee Bridge Committees and Dee Bridge Commissioners |
| Date | 1818-1864 |
| Description | Between 1818 and 1824, several committees were appointed by public meetings in Chester to consider building a new bridge across the river Dee, to widen the existing Dee Bridge and to improve approach roads. Commissioners were appointed by an Act of 1825 (CLA/12) to oversee these projects. The Grosvenor Bridge was built to the design of the architect, Thomas Harrison (1744-1829) and was opened in 1832. After the Chester Improvement Act, 1884 (CLA/36), both bridges became the responsibility of Chester Corporation. Records of the committees consist of minute books; letters; and parliamentary Bills. The commissioners' records consist of minute books; letters and papers; plans; and estimates. |
| Extent | 2 volumes., 155 documents., 38 plans |
| Location | Please note that parts of this collection are held offsite. Please contact Cheshire Archives and Local Studies in advance of your visit if you wish to view these records. |
| URL | http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/a2a/records.aspx?cat=017-ztrb&cid=0 |