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Prince of Wales riveting bolt of Alexandra Railway Bridge
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Prince of Wales riveting bolt of Alexandra Railway Bridge
Royal tour of India: the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) riveting the last bolt of the Alexandra Railway Bridge in the Punjab.
1876
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This photograph captures a historic moment in the annals of British colonial history, as the Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII, performs the ceremonial duty of riveting the last bolt on the Alexandra Railway Bridge in the Punjab, India, in 1876. The Prince, dressed in a formal suit and top hat, is intently focused on the task at hand, using a large hammer to secure the bolt in place. Surrounding him are a crowd of onlookers, including British officials, Indian dignitaries, and workers involved in the construction of the bridge. The Alexandra Railway Bridge was a significant engineering feat of the time, stretching over the Beas River and connecting the cities of Ambala and Ludhiana. The bridge was named in honor of Queen Alexandra, the wife of the Prince of Wales, and its completion marked an important milestone in the expansion of the British railway network in India. The Prince's visit to India in 1876 was part of a wider royal tour of the British Empire, during which he traveled to various parts of Asia and the Middle East. The tour was an opportunity for the Prince to showcase his support for the British colonial project and to strengthen diplomatic relations with key allies and subjects of the Empire. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, providing a window into the grandeur and pageantry of the British colonial era, as well as the engineering and construction feats that shaped the modern world. The image is a testament to the enduring legacy of the British monarchy and its role in shaping global history.
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