Place of the bridge - SKETCHBOOK/NOTEBOOK
Welcome to New Brislington Bridge, standing over the Avon east of bristol city centre. This 1930's bowstring concrete arch offers an Alluring view over Netham dam. Untill 1800 bristol docks were tidal. The dam serves to keep the water level steady up stream, allowing boats to harbour safely. The sights from this structure are often neglected by busy commuters so we recommend walking to this location an hour or two before dusk for a view that's unrivalled in the surrounding area.
Alternative tour B r i s t o l
Melancholy valley. Another Monotonous day of tyre and tar, the dismal hum of engines. A worn crossing, Its span less than clean. Concrete pillars, bad tempered. Railings line the edges and earthy greens adorn the metalwork. Chains swing from the concrete canopy and extend toward a flowing river. Wide open space manifests As if a million miles from melancholy monotony. A solemn heron awaits breakfast. The river meets a change in its character as commerce begins to weave back into the space and the brook disappeares into the yonder
Alternative tour B r i s t o l
Melancholy valley. Another monotonous day of tyre and tar, the dismal hum of engines. A worn crossing, Its span less than clean. Concrete pillars, bad tempered. Railings line the edges and earthy greens adorn the metalwork.Chains swing from the concrete canopy and extend toward a flowing river. Wide open space manifests. A million miles from melancholy monotony. A solemn heron awaits breakfast. The river meets a change in its character as commerce begins to weave back into the space and the brook embarks on a winding route through dense vegetation. It slips out of view and then
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New Brislington Bridge :14 Alternative Tour
Jamie Drummond + Ryan Turnor