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4 unusual facts about Grattan Bridge


Grattan Bridge

The bridge was reopened as Grattan Bridge in 1874, being named after Henry Grattan MP (1746-1820).

From 1872, the bridge was further remodelled (on Westminster Bridge in London), being widened and flattened with cast iron supports extended out from the stonework so as to carry pavements on either side of the roadway.

In 1937 it was bought by the Barber Institute for Fine Arts in Birmingham, in front of which it now stands.

Wood Quay

The bridge at the eastern end is Grattan Bridge, formerly known as Essex Bridge, named after Henry Grattan, the famous Irish parliamentarian of the 18th century.



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Edward Dorins

The Dorins's house was raided by Auxiliaries in February 1921 and he was beaten up and thrown into the Liffey at the Grattan Bridge.