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River Wensum

Bishop Bridge spans the River Wensum at the western edge of Norwich's Cathedral Quarter. The bridge was built in 1340, and is still in use, making it one of the oldest active bridges in England. In 1578 when Elizabeth I passed across Bishop Bridge on her way to visit the Earl of Surrey.
Throughout the medieval period a gatehouse stood at the western end of the bridge to control access. The gatehouse was a part of the bridge until 1791 when it was torn down. The only remnant is a semi-circular projection(which can be seen in the photo) on one side of the bridge that formed part of a turret.
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19 comments

Boro said:

Superbe compo !!! Joli reflet
5 years ago ( translate )

Xata said:

Perfeita!
5 years ago ( translate )

Daniela Brocca said:

That's a really beautiful bridge!!
5 years ago

Keith Burton said:

That is a fantastic old bridge Amelia..............I like the detial you've captured in the stonework!
5 years ago

Nick Weall said:

A fine old bridge dearest LGM x
5 years ago ( translate )

Tanja - Loughcrew said:

:)))).....I see a long nose and eyes and a hat....that´s funny Amelia!
5 years ago

Nicole Merdrignac said:

Superbes photo et reflets. Nicole.
5 years ago ( translate )

HappySnapper said:

Lovely subject to photograph, all those textures and details.
5 years ago

Doug Shepherd said:

A fine old bridge and great subject with all the different shapes and textures made even better by the reflections. Tanja is right about the long nose eyes and hat!
5 years ago

neira-Dan said:

un beau vieux pont !!
5 years ago ( translate )

Ulrich John said:

Very nice diagonal and fine reflections, Amelia !
5 years ago ( translate )

tiabunna said:

A beautiful old bridge, it says something for the construction that it's still in use after all that time.
5 years ago

trester88 said:

Eine Brücke mit Charakter, gut aufgenommen und präsentiert!
5 years ago ( translate )

Peter Castell said:

A wonderful structure and a fascinating mix of building materials
5 years ago

John FitzGerald said:

And just out of sight to the right on the far bank is a pub called the Lollards' Pit, because that's where they used to burn the heretical Lollards. And behind this spot are three fine half-timber houses, including one that may well have been there when Elizabeth crossed the bridge.

North American tourists rarely go to Norwich, and they are missing out. The city is full of fine old buildings (including a stunning cathedral) and fine newer ones. The last time I was there I was shocked at hearing an American accent. I've been trying to persuade everyone I know over here in Canada to visit but for a medieval experience they seem to prefer beetling through to York. But York isn't surrounded by Norfolk.
5 years ago
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