Bridgwater.
Somerset's creative town.
Walls by Night, pip
The Parish Church of St Mary, more commonly known as St Mary's, is the main Church of England parish church for the town of Bridgwater, Somerset. The majority of the structure dates from the 14th and 15th centuries.
With a height of 174 feet (53.04 m), the spire is the tallest medieval spire in the county. See pip.
HWW !
Cornhill HFF!
The Cornhill is the area and the building with the dome was erected as history shows in 1875 “a handsome and commodious Corn Exchange” was added to the existing Market Building, It is now a popular restaurant !
The Christmas Lights and tree are part of an around the town display provided of the Town Council,
A large view please !
HFF and a Merry Christmas to one and all !
Brick & Tile Kiln
Bridgwater Brick & Tile Museum in an analogue image from 2008,
Local clay formed into Red Bricks and roof tiles were fired 5000 at a time in a constant temperature for four days then left to cool for another four days.
At one time there were 1,300 brickyard workers in Bridgwater with products shipped all over the world,
This trade kept the local wharves and quays and public houses extremely busy.
16 of these yards with up to 6 kilns each were dotted around the town,
HWW !!!!
The old Canal,
An autumnal image of the Bridgwater and Taunton canal from 2012,
This is taken in Bridgwater's West Street cutting with the tunnel directly behind the photographer, Now only used for pleasure craft
It was opened in 1827 and linked the River Tone to the River Parrett, HWW!
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
18 Apr 2024
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Sunset from the Window
An April sunset in 16.9 format, so a large view would be welcome.
Dressed in a Hurry
Having issues with Microsoft so-called updates, and I am unable to access my images at the present time,
Therefore, a blast from the past, I have an appointment in the morning will catch up later.
A colourful shopper, but the guy in the shop doorway looks unimpressed, Fore Street, Bridgwater.
,,,,,,,,, HBM and a good week!
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