You know my attraction to colour and I couldn't get enough of the shimmering hues and patterns reflected in the River Aire around Leeds Dock, which to me had a 'stained glass' quality. We walked up to Crown Point Bridge and the light and shadow around there was amazing.
Crown Point Bridge is a Grade II listed structure, originally built in 1842, when this part of Leeds was developing fast. It was made in a Sheffield ironworks, of cast iron in a 'Gothic Revival' style, a single broad span with an ornate parapet and trims. They don't (sadly) make them like that any more.
What a lovely old bridge - I wouldn't want the job of painting it though!
ReplyDeleteTo keep all that iron from rusting, being in a damp environment like over a river, they must apply many coats of paint, then scrape off the old and apply many newer ones. I love cast iron that is done in delicate looking forms, but must be painted regularly.
ReplyDeleteI love these shots, Jenny.
ReplyDeleteAn elegant bridge.
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