The Ha'penny Bridge
Channel: Dublin City Libraries
Date: 2009-07-14

The Ha'penny Bridge was built in 1816 by William Walsh to replace his ferry that used to cross the Liffey at Liffey Street. He was allowed to charge a toll of a halfpenny for 100 years to repay him for building the bridge. It has become one of the symbols of Dublin.

This video is designed as a resource for primary and post-primary students up to Junior Certificate.

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