from Windsor, was shown around the bridge and the works yard, and then left aboard the Royal Yacht. 1959 – Floodlights lit up the bridge during 1959 in celebration of its centenary. 2006 – The 200th anniversary of Isambard Kingdom Brunel's birth was celebrated by Network Rail permanently removing the access ways that covered his name above the portals. 2009 – During the bank holiday weekend of 2–4 May there were many special events to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the opening of the bridge including a guided walk across the bridge and a re-enactment of the opening day. References Further reading External links The Royal Albert Bridge official website with Live Webcam A modeller's research into the bridge The Brunel Museum, Rotherhithe, London Photographs of the 150th anniversary events including the bridge walk and re-enactment of the opening Brunel portal An investigation of the first decorative scheme Bridges by Isambard Kingdom Brunel Brunel truss bridges Bridges completed in 1859 Railway bridges in Cornwall Railway bridges in Devon Buildings and structures in Plymouth, Devon Grade I listed buildings in Cornwall Grade I listed buildings in Devon Grade I listed railway bridges and viaducts Transport in Plymouth, Devon River Tamar Works of Isambard Kingdom Brunel Industrial archaeological sites in Devon Industrial archaeological sites in Cornwall