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 a seaport with sailing ships, buildings, a church and a 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:
