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‘It’s astonishing how well it has lasted’: Anglesey marks 200th anniversary of beloved bridge

Despite repair problems, its admirers say Thomas Telford’s Menai Bridge is good for another two centuries

The Guardian - UK · Jan 31

Where tourists seldom tread, part 18: three seaside towns that defy the tides of fashion

Ayr, Bangor and Millom routinely bring up the rear in coastal town polls, but they offer a calmer alternative to the brash traditional seaside resorts

The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2025

‘The river that runs in the sky’: readers choose their wonders of the world

From Margate to Uzbekistan our tipsters reveal the special sites that made a lasting impression on them

The Guardian - UK · Jan 17, 2025

A canal walk to a great pub: the Aqueduct Inn, Llangollen, Wales

It’s not on every walk you see boats float across the sky. The Pontcysyllte aqueduct, and the detour along Offa’s Dyke Path, are worth pondering over a fine pint

The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2022

A guide to the 16 incredible bridges that span the Clyde through Glasgow

There are a total of 16 bridges spanning the Clyde as it flows through central Glasgow. We take a closer look at each of them and shed a little light on their fascinating history.

Glasgow Live · Sep 28, 2022

New Abbey researcher’s book explores fascinating history of Gretna landmark

Alverie Weighill's The Resort of All Amorous Couples: Thomas Telford’s Toll-house at Alison’s Bank, Gretna is proving to be a big hit.

Daily Record · Feb 16, 2022

Gretna landmark's fascinating history unveiled in new book

Alverie Weighill has carried out eight years of painstaking research on Thomas Telford's toll-house

Daily Record · Feb 4, 2022