The Glasgow Bridge spans the River Clyde in Glasgow linking the city centre to Laurieston, Tradeston and Gorbals. Formerly known as Broomielaw Bridge, [1] it is at the bottom of Jamaica Street near Central Station, and is colloquially known as the Jamaica Bridge.

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The Clyde Arc (known locally as the Squinty Bridge) is a road bridge spanning the River Clyde in Glasgow, Scotland, connecting Finnieston near the SEC Armadillo and SEC with Pacific Quay and Glasgow Science Centre in Govan. Prominent features of the bridge are its innovative curved design, and that it crosses the river at an angle.

London, Paris and Berlin were the largest cities in Europe, the fourth largest was Glasgow. The Clyde bridges have bridged the years, and this heritage trail tells the story.

Glasgow Bridge, also known as Jamaica (Street) Bridge and previously as the Broomielaw Bridge, was designed by the Scottish civil engineer Thomas Telford and opened on 1st January, 1836. This albumen photograph, taken by James Valentine, probably dates from the early 1870’s and, on close examination, tramlines are visible in the road surface.

The Glasgow Bridge spans the River Clyde in Glasgow linking the city centre to Laurieston, Tradeston and Gorbals. Formerly known as Broomielaw Bridge, it is at the bottom of Jamaica Street near Central Station, and is colloquially known as the Jamaica Bridge.

Thankfully, Glasgow has a staggering 21 bridges crossing over the Clyde. These are a mixture of road, rail and footbridges that span not only the river but the last two centuries of the city’s history. You can learn a lot from Glasgow’s history from the various names and designs of these bridges.

T he Glasgow Bridge Centre enjoys a reputation as one of the finest bridge clubs in Scotland – let alone Glasgow. Players of all abilities are welcome. Formed in 1983, the GBC has a proud history.

Glasgow Bridge carries Bridge Street between Jamaica Street and Eglinton Street over the River Clyde on the Broomielaw. The work of engineers Blyth & Westland, it is 170m (560 feet) in length. Sir William Arrol & Co. was responsible for the foundations.