Medieval Brig, Berwick

[Rob MacKillop]

When James VI of Scotland became James I of England, he travelled through Berwick, and thought they should have a bridge. So, here it is, a few years later, though why they call it medieval (it's actually early 17th-century) is anybody's guess. DP1 Merrill.

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[Brian Moore]

Perhaps they call it medieval because there were several other bridges on the site before it? (However, point well-taken: Early 17th C is not classified as being in the Middle Ages.)

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Possibly, Brian. But I've lost count of the number of times I've been described as playing medieval music when I play 17th-century lute music. Ah well, I don't lose sleep over it.

You can actually see three bridges here. The 'medieval', the 1950s road bridge, and in the distance the great 19th-century rail bridge.

 

[Brian Moore]

You can actually see three bridges here. The 'medieval', the 1950s road bridge, and in the distance the great 19th-century rail bridge.

Ah yes,...I saw the two, but now I see the third.

 

[Ivar Dahl-Larsen]

By bending down well I see it too. Interesting Rob.

 

[Pete Askew]

A fine image and an interesting description Rob. What I like especially is the texture of the clouds and the way this contrasts with the water with the bridge providing the boundary.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Had this image been colour, Pete, it wouldn't have been much different. The light was very great, as was the water and the bridge. Still, it was a beautiful grey!