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Archive image from the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal

Archive image from the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal
These shoring timbers were installed in 1968 following a partial collapse of the walls in the cutting, the collapsed section can be identified by the different coloured blocks to the left of the cutting.
This image was taken in 2008 thirty odd years after the 1970 style housing blocks were built, and shows the Albert Street bridge in the distance.
Boats continued to sail beneath the timbers, which gave a minimum clearance of 8 feet

Smiley Derleth, Kawasirius, Boarischa Krautmo, Gabi Lombardo and 28 other people have particularly liked this photo


56 comments - The latest ones
 sea-herdorf
sea-herdorf club
Die mächtigen Pfähle und Kanthölzer scheinen noch ihren Zweck zu erfüllen, Roger.
Aber ein wenig nagt auch der Zahn der Zeit daran.
Starke Perspektive.
Freundliche Grüße und einen guten Abend
Erich
2 weeks ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to sea-herdorf club
Many thanks Erich, made from solid oak, but as you say the ravages of time are taking a toll.
2 weeks ago.
 Joe, Son of the Rock
Joe, Son of the Rock club
I love the perspective, Roger. I love the red/orange colour contrast with the green. Your use of lead-in lines takes the eye to the heart of the scene. All the best, Joe
2 weeks ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Joe, Son of the Rock club
Very nice comments which are very much appreciated Joe, thank you!
2 weeks ago.
 Pearl
Pearl club
Bon témoignage et belle perspective. Des bateaux circulaient sur ce canal qui a l'air si étroit ?
2 weeks ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
Thank you, Pearl, It was once a very busy waterway filled with narrow boats.
2 weeks ago.
 Ecobird
Ecobird club
This is terrific Roger. It looks quite dramatic up close like this. A little piece of local history
HWW
2 weeks ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Ecobird club
Thank you, I'm not sure if the government improvement fund for the docks will extend this far up the canal!
2 weeks ago.
 Armando Taborda
Armando Taborda club
The wall rebuilding seams a bit archaic and improvised, but the place became unusual and beautiful, Roger!
2 weeks ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Armando Taborda club
Thank you, Armando, ii has been neglected for decades, but help is finally to hand.
2 weeks ago.
 Peter_Private_Box
Peter_Private_Box club
Hi Roger
I like this picture very much!
It is a very different and exciting composition, the likes of which I have never seen before!
Certainly doesn't look like 8 feet clearance beneath the beams!
Best Wishes, HWW,, and stay safe!!
Peter
2 weeks ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Peter_Private_Box club
Wonderful and interesting comments Peter, thank you.
Boats have been including canal trio boats have been using the waterway for many years in this condition,
2 weeks ago.
 William Sutherland
William Sutherland club
Superb shot! HWW!

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2 weeks ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to William Sutherland club
Thank you William.
2 weeks ago.
 LotharW
LotharW club
Ziemlich eng, dort zu fahren. HWW, Roger. Komm gut durch die zweite Wochenhälfte und bleib gesund.
2 weeks ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to LotharW club
Thank you, Lothar, Room for boats to pass each other, just!
2 weeks ago.
 Walter 7.8.1956
Walter 7.8.1956 club
Spannende ist die Geschichte zu dieser Aufnahme!
HWW Roger!
2 weeks ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Walter 7.8.1956 club
Very generous Walter, thank you
2 weeks ago.
 Annemarie
Annemarie club
interesting place, and a lot of walls
Wish you a peaceful Wednesday.
2 weeks ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Annemarie club
Thank you, Annemarie!
2 weeks ago.
 Schussentäler
Schussentäler club
ein interessantes Foto und die Info dazu
2 weeks ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Schussentäler club
Nice comments, thank you!
2 weeks ago.
 Pam J
Pam J club
STILL OPEN TO TRAFFIC !
2 weeks ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Pam J club
Thank you, Pam, it has been, but at the moment boats are on hold pending repairs to the docks!
2 weeks ago.
 Herb Riddle
Herb Riddle club
I imagine it is completely different nowadays Roger. thanks for sharing.

HWW, enjoy the day. Herb
2 weeks ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Herb Riddle club
Thank you, Herb, I haven't been that way for a couple of years, but it had not changed when I last saw it, Millions of government money have arrived to enhance the dock and hopefully the canal.
2 weeks ago.
 Franck Chabal
Franck Chabal club
Ce devait être impressionnant de passer en bateau là dessous! HWW Roger
2 weeks ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Franck Chabal club
Thank you, Frank, deep cuttings and a tunnel make it interesting
2 weeks ago.
 Mikus
Mikus club
Kopf einziehen und voller Wagemut unter durch ;-)) Eine interessante Hilfskonstruktion. Mit der richtigen Perspektive eindrucksvoll gezeigt. HWW, Roger.
2 weeks ago. Edited 2 weeks ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Mikus club
Thank you, Michael, the timbers have done the job for well over 50 years
2 weeks ago.
 Günter Klaus
Günter Klaus club
Diese Mauer haben sie damals ja toll gestützt lieber Roger,da zeigst du wieder eine tolle Aufnahme :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Nachmittag,liebe Grüße Güni :))
2 weeks ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Günter Klaus club
Thank you Guni, they still do a great job after well over 50 years.
2 weeks ago.
 Patrick Brandy
Patrick Brandy club
intéressant ces bois d'étaiement avec le temps ils commencent a s'user merci pour l'info bonne journée Roger.
2 weeks ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Patrick Brandy club
Thank you Patrick, Solid Oak now in place for over 50 years.
2 weeks ago.
 tiabunna
tiabunna club
Very well composed and interesting background notes on the structures, Roger. HWW and best wishes.
2 weeks ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to tiabunna club
Many thanks George, they have done the job for a long time!
2 weeks ago.
 Don Sutherland
Don Sutherland club
Fantastic photo of the canal.
2 weeks ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Don Sutherland club
Thank you, Don!
2 weeks ago.
 ©UdoSm
©UdoSm club
An interesting building...
2 weeks ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to ©UdoSm club
Thank you Udo, appreciated
2 weeks ago.
 Xata
Xata club
So timbers are still there... great structure and explanation, HWW Roger
2 weeks ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Xata club
Thank you, Isabel, they have served well!
2 weeks ago.
 Ulrich John
Ulrich John club
HWW and a very nice evening, Roger !
2 weeks ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Ulrich John club
Thank you Ulrich!
2 weeks ago.
 trester88
trester88 club
Es wäre interessant zu erfahren, wie die Situation heute ist. HWW, Roger!
2 weeks ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to trester88 club
Thank you, Wilhelm, much the same as the image however I understand improvements are on the way
2 weeks ago.
 Jocelyne Villoing
Jocelyne Villoing club
Une image saisissante ainsi que l'histoire qui l'accompagne !
Bonne soirée Roger.
2 weeks ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Jocelyne Villoing club
Very nice comments Jocelyne, thank you!
2 weeks ago.
 J.Garcia
J.Garcia club
Very interesting image!
Thanks also for information, Roger!
HWW too!
2 weeks ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to J.Garcia club
Very much appreciated Judite, thank you!
2 weeks ago.
 Denis Croissant
Denis Croissant club
V.Interesting , certainly looks like less than 8 feet, also the timbers don't look like they're in great condition...needs sorting out!!
2 weeks ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Denis Croissant club
Many thanks Denis, The Canal's ad Rivers Trust move only at their own pace
2 weeks ago.
 Percy Schramm
Percy Schramm club
Really an interesting construction. Thank you for the fine informations, Roger !
2 weeks ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Percy Schramm club
Thank you, Percy, I am pleased you found it interesting.
2 weeks ago.
 Kawasirius
Kawasirius club
Partage intéressant de cet ouvrage ! Belle capture, Roger !
11 days ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
Delightful comment Henri, many thanks.
10 days ago.

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