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@ Wednesday, 29. Aug, 2007 – 12:01:13
Well by the river anyway; the River Wye at Brockweir that is.
I’m not exactly sure about the history of this bridge, but it’s not too far away from me so I intend wandering along down there one of these days and looking for a date plaque.
On a misty morning though, these old chunks of cast iron can be quite picturesque.
Usksider
Pro It's certainly been there well over 100 years and I'd be surprised if it isn't still in use for its double century. 
la_spice
I hope these pictures weren't doom and gloom to announce the end of summer!
Usksider
Pro Damn, I hope not...
la_spice
You mean not on your Nellie (Dean)! 
Usksider
Pro Yeah, that too!
The piccies look bleak, like someone turned out all the lights!
Usksider
Pro Yes, it was a grey misty morning. Sometimes the light just doesn't favour us...
spiritbird
Pro Nice pics. There is always something photogenic about bridges, they make a great subject.
Usksider
Pro They do. I'll have to go back on a brighter day though so the light can lift the river...
Jembajr
I like the second one a lot....the first one feels unsettling...
Usksider
Pro Unsettling? Interesting.... can you say why?
Jembajr
It makes me feel like something really awful has happened there and I shouldn't be looking..........perhaps I've seen too many horror films and read too many newspapers but I find it quite eerie.
Usksider
Pro I see what you mean 
People have drowned at Brockweir...
Jembajr
Ah right I see now.....that just gave me goosebumps
Usksider
Pro I'll post some much nicer pics of that bridge on the weekend...
tylluanpenry
Pro I love the misty effect, I half expect some ghostly boat to come sailing up the river towards me...
Usksider
Pro Wow, wouldn't that be something? A ghostly galleon sailing out of my photo... *shudders* ...spooky!
EthelRed
I remember that bridge! Lovely photos, especially the second one. Can almost feel the mist!
Usksider
Pro Thank you ER. Check back on the weekend for some really rather nice images of Brockweir Bridge.
EthelRed
Will do. Always enjoy the Wye Valley pics.
Usksider
Pro I'm sure you won't be disappointed.
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And it probably won't fall down because of accumulated bird pooh or whatever the excuse was in America - perhaps they had leaves on the road! This bridge looks built to last.