The bridge
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Circa 1850. Front cover of 'The Bridge' song sheet. Words by H.W. Longfellow, music by Miss M. Lindsay. Publishers Robert Cocks and Co, New Burlington St, London. Colour illustration shows sea port with sailing ships, buildings, church and bridge whilst a fire is burning in the town.
Dating sources:pub date 185-
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Several booksellers date it between 1855 and 1865:
