From the splash of the ferry man’s oars, to the hammer of the carpenter’s hammer, toll for the work of a few, a swing dance for the passing ship.
The swing bridge at Cawood in North Yorkshire caught in a rare sun burst this winter. Built in 1872 originally, replacing the old ferry boat that once carried people and loads across this part of the river Ouse. This village was once called the Windsor of the North, with it’s historic connections to the Archbishops of York. The other bonus is this is right next to the old Ferry Boat pub :).
Converted into black and white and best viewed large.
Absolutely fantastic mate..What was that real ale that you said won best ale in the world?
Centurion’s Ghost Ale Jason, available in most good supermarkets lol, might get a raise out of this ;) Just be careful, it drinks below it’s strength. And thanks lol
This is a terrific shot. How much of the bridge swings – it looks long for that kind of maneuver, but that could be you fooling me? Anyway, I see the operator’s tower at the end; would love to see this in operation. What kinds of boats pass under it? Wonderful contrasts & cracking shadows, Rich! You da Mono-Man-iac!
The bridge extends beyond the swing point because of the depth and width of the river, allowing for this wonderful perspective. At one time large ships made the journey past this point, but over the years, lack of dredging, changes in types of ships, it is mainly smaller craft that use it these days. Thanks Sheila
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never been here but must this is great work mate
well worth the visit Steve, two pubs in crawling distance serving real ale as well as some wonderful old streets in the village itself.
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Beautiful shot.
Thank you Brittany
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Lovely image.
Thank you Polly
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Absolutely fantastic mate..What was that real ale that you said won best ale in the world?
Centurion’s Ghost Ale Jason, available in most good supermarkets lol, might get a raise out of this ;) Just be careful, it drinks below it’s strength. And thanks lol
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wow this is fabulous :))
Thanks Linda, took this between dodging the local speed merchants and the sub playing hide and seek
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Perhaps we should start a group for bridge pictures!:)..Great lead-in, texture and shadows. Wow!
LOL you mean you do not belong to it already? Thanks Kerry, it is a great spot for photos
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This is a terrific shot. How much of the bridge swings – it looks long for that kind of maneuver, but that could be you fooling me? Anyway, I see the operator’s tower at the end; would love to see this in operation. What kinds of boats pass under it? Wonderful contrasts & cracking shadows, Rich! You da Mono-Man-iac!
The bridge extends beyond the swing point because of the depth and width of the river, allowing for this wonderful perspective. At one time large ships made the journey past this point, but over the years, lack of dredging, changes in types of ships, it is mainly smaller craft that use it these days. Thanks Sheila
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Excellent!!
Thank you Cee
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Your cohosts,
Cee and Chris
Thank you to the hosts
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Fantastic image .
Thanks as always JacquiK
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