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Old Gasworks Bridge, River Thames, Oxford (World Photography Day)

I have, many times, walked by the River Thames in Oxford. But until recently I hadn't walked along the section that runs from Osney Lock to Magdalen Bridge. When I did walk this section I came across the Old Gasworks Bridge and subsequently uploaded one of my shots to ipernity. When I thought about what I could do for World Photography Day the weather was pretty good so I decided to go to Oxford and try some more shots. I had already searched the internet for images of this bridge and seen quite a few inspirational shots. This shot was taken from the opposite direction to my previous upload.

I'm sure there are lots of other possibilities here including close ups, reflections, shots of multi-coloured graffiti (not visible in this shot) and shots that would include boats. There are often narrowboats, cruisers and rowing boats going by but needless to say when I took this shot there wasn't a boat in sight :-)))

The Old Gasworks Bridge is an iron bridge. It crosses the River Thames between Iffley Lock and Osney Lock. It was constructed in 1886. Apparently sections of the bridge were floated into position before assembly. I had previously looked for the actual gas works but later discovered they were demolished in 1960 !!

It was really good that World Photography Day made me stop and think about subjects I could photograph and be able to upload a photo to the World Photography Day Group. I have also been inspired to try and research a bit more of the history of this bridge :-)
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19 comments

raingirl said:

How delightful! Both your photo and that the event inspired you both photographically and historivally.

I love that there were no boats here, it gives it a feeling of the long ago. There's such a difference between all that decoration back then and many of our minimalist bridges today. I actually like both styles, but really like it when they go with their surroundings like this one does.
I like your choice of perspective for this bridge.

I've never made it to Cambridge when I've come to England, how nice that you can easily get there. I imagine most of it is quite picturesque.
16 months ago

Madeleine Defawes said:

Superbe image de ce beau pont !
Bonne semaine. Amitiés
16 months ago ( translate )

Roger Bennion replied to Madeleine Defawes:

A very, very belated reply. Thank you very much, Madeleine.
Best wishes.
15 months ago ( translate )

Jocelyne Villoing said:

Très joli regard, un ensemble très harmonieux j'aime beaucoup, bravo !
Bonne nouvelle semaine Roger.
16 months ago ( translate )

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Beautiful bridge; well captured Roger.
16 months ago ( translate )

Annaig56 said:

très belle perspective pour une belle prise de vue sur un pont magnifique
16 months ago ( translate )

Roger Bennion replied to Annaig56:

Thank you very much, Annick. And, I appreciate the invitations.
16 months ago

tiabunna said:

A beautiful old bridge and image, thank you for the interesting background notes too, Roger.
16 months ago

Roger Bennion replied to tiabunna:

Cheers very much, George.
15 months ago ( translate )

Ecobird said:

An attractive old bridge and beautiful, peaceful location. Well captured Roger. I like the trees surrounding the bridge and the light and ripples on the water.
16 months ago

Christa1004 said:

I really like your caption and the pattern of this bridge fence with the little turrets.
16 months ago

Roger Bennion replied to Christa1004:

Thanks so much, Christa.
15 months ago

Annemarie said:

most beautiful
16 months ago ( translate )

Roger Bennion replied to Annemarie:

Thank you vey much, Annemarie.
15 months ago

Eunice Perkins said:

Lovely bridge and pretty surroundings.
16 months ago