The Severn Bridges
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Opening ceremonies of both bridges over the River Severn.
News reports showing the official openings of both bridges over the River Severn - the first on September 5th,1966 by the Queen and the second on the 5th June,1997 by Prince Charles.
From: Wales Today
First broadcast : 05 September 1966, 05 June 1997
Teachers' notes
Age Group : 7-9
Subject : History, Geography
Topic : Modern Wales and Britain, Twentieth century world, Environmental change, Rivers
Keywords : Severn bridges, Transport, Trade, Royal Family, Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, Queen
Notes : Why are bridges over the Severn necessary? Investigate what was used before the first bridge. Why was a second bridge needed? Explore the effects of the bridges on modern Wales. Explore the environmental impact of the existence of the bridges
