A Bridge Too Far...

[NewcastleFalcon]

Underneath the arches

Neil

[CitroJim]

Interesting colours Neil

[Rp0thejester]

I've often driven under the Holborn Bridge in London but never walked across it till today. I was quite shocked at the attention to detail.

[bobins]

Rather fine 'things' on that bridge I think a little history lesson might be in order

"Holborn Viaduct was built between 1863 and 1869, as a part of the Holborn Valley Improvements, which included a public works scheme which, at a cost of over £2.5 million (over £246 million in 2021)"

"Pedestrian access between the two street levels was effected via four pavilions, at each side and either end, containing staircases for access from the viaduct to Farringdon Street below; with their parapets adorned with figurative statues to represent commerce and agriculture on the south side, both by sculptor Henry Bursill, with science and fine art on the north side, by the sculpture firm Farmer & Brindley; there are also statues of lord mayors William Walworth and Henry Fitz-Ailwin."

"In 1882, 57 Holborn Viaduct, on the north-eastern side, became home to the world's first coal-fired power station, the Edison Electric Light Station, operational from 1882 to 1886. The building in which it was housed was destroyed by bombing during the Blitz, and the large building called 60 Holborn Viaduct has since subsumed the site."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holborn_Viaduct

As above, (not) so below....
Just up the way by Holborn undergound station is access to the old Kingsway tram tunnel

Kingsway tram tunnel entrance - own work

Tram line points - own work

Twin tram tunnels - own work

[Rp0thejester]

I'll take a closer look at the parapets tomorrow now that you've pointed it out. It's surprising there's that much history in one small area.

[NewcastleFalcon]

If a picture is appropriate for a couple of threads, click the shutter another couple of times and put it in both...

The Black Bridge
Made in Ashington from Girders
(to paraphrase the old Irn-Bru slogan)

Neil

[NewcastleFalcon]

Doesn't have to be fancy architecture to make this thread...Nice and simple equally welcomed

Neil

[CitroJim]

I'd love to go for a run there!

[NewcastleFalcon]

I'd love to go for a run there!

Plenty of mud, and just a hint of jeopardy of falling in the river in some places

Neil

[CitroJim]

I'd love to go for a run there!

Plenty of mud, and just a hint of jeopardy of falling in the river in some places

Neil

Perfect

[myglaren]

[NewcastleFalcon]

A very interesting watch Steve. I see they found an Orange when they drained the Aqueduct..

Neil

[myglaren]

I saw that but not a clue what it is. Suspected an early Nokia.

[NewcastleFalcon]

Excellent programme on Channel 5 on the Britannia Bridge broadcast again last night,

https://www.channel5.com/show/britain-s ... nia-bridge

Riveting

Iron Bridge over the Tweed
Innerleithen

Neil

[MattBLancs]

Forgot about this thread, have a Glasgow footbridge:

Own work, taken via Shank's Pony

Own work, view from a different distance