Photo Gallery -
Bridges
Bridges are easily taken for granted. Yet before modern
methods of transport were introduced, when the only means of
getting around was on foot or by horse, the building of a bridge
could save many hours and make previously inaccessible places
viable.
Over the centuries different materials have been used, incorporated into a range of designs and capable of carrying various loads (such as pedestrians, road traffic, and railways) across many obstacles - water being probably the most common. Bridges built from stone are perhaps the most durable, covered wooden bridges amongst the most attractive.
Bridges old and new, picturesque or stark, in use or dilapidated - their style varies from region to region. Here are just a few, taken within the UK as well as in Europe, the USA and Canada.
Click on the thumbnails below for a larger view. Then use the navigation links to move between the photographs in sequence, or to return to this menu.
Over the centuries different materials have been used, incorporated into a range of designs and capable of carrying various loads (such as pedestrians, road traffic, and railways) across many obstacles - water being probably the most common. Bridges built from stone are perhaps the most durable, covered wooden bridges amongst the most attractive.
Bridges old and new, picturesque or stark, in use or dilapidated - their style varies from region to region. Here are just a few, taken within the UK as well as in Europe, the USA and Canada.
Click on the thumbnails below for a larger view. Then use the navigation links to move between the photographs in sequence, or to return to this menu.
