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Miller Bridge, Kendal.

The Cumbrian town of Kedal has many bridges. Most of which hold some history and character. Here we see one of the main ones carrying the traffic of the A6 and connecting East and West of the town. Of course, I was not really bothered about that fact, but more the late lighting was my main aim here.

There are three masonry arch bridges in Kendal, of which Miller Bridge is the most recently constructed. Situated on the River Kent, it was built in 1818 by Francis Webster, a prominent Kendal stonemason (b.1767). Its robust construction protected it from the flooding that had destroyed previous bridges on the same site.
There was originally a timber bridge at this point on the river, connecting the town and the castle corn mill. Because the timber structure was repeatedly washed away by floods, it was rebuilt in stone in 1743, and again in 1818, the date of the present bridge. (http://www.engineering-timelines.com)
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20 comments

Peter Castell said:

A beautiful image Herb with the bridge bisecting the landscape, and great information
5 years ago

Herb Riddle replied to Peter Castell:

Hi Peter and thanks for this missed visit. Very happy that you enjoyed the pic and also the info.

Cheers, Herb
5 years ago

tiabunna said:

Beautifully composed and taken, Herb.
5 years ago

Herb Riddle replied to tiabunna:

Don't know how I missed these comments but nevertheless i much appreciate them.

Cheers, Herb
5 years ago

John Goodwin said:

Great shot Herb, I like the lighting and reflection.
5 years ago

Herb Riddle replied to John Goodwin:

Good that you did John. Apologies for late reply.

Cheers, Herb
5 years ago

Andy Rodker said:

I certainly agree with all of the above.
5 years ago

Herb Riddle replied to Andy Rodker:

And I agree with your comment too Andy :)

Cheers, Herb
5 years ago

TOZ said:

Never been to Kendal Herb will have to have a look next time I am up thare nice Image.
5 years ago

Herb Riddle replied to TOZ:

A very nice and interesting little town Toz. A walk along its river and old castle are a must. Glad you enjoyed this.

Cheers, Herb
5 years ago

Keith Burton said:

A wonderful old bridge.............captured in beautiful evening light - the reflected light seen through the centre arch is particularly lovely. Well composed and taken Herb.

An interesting narrative too.
5 years ago

Gudrun said:

Well composed and great light! You have balanced the exposure very well.
5 years ago

Rosalyn Hilborne said:

About ten years ago the bus I was travelling on by-passed Kendal, which I was very peeved about, as I wanted to visit the town! This is a lovely shot with a very atmospheric feel Herb....Rosa.
5 years ago

David G Johnson said:

And the ducks choose to pose in the light of the centre arch too.. nice one Herb'... Cheers Dave.
5 years ago

Diana Australis said:

A beautiful take on this lovely bridge, Herb
5 years ago