Another Look at High Bridge, Lincoln, England

 Way back in January 2013, we did a post on other bridges named High Bridge, and in that blog, we mentioned the High Bridge in Lincoln, England. 

That particular High Bridge was constructed in the year 1160. It is one of the earliest known masonary bridges to be found in England.  We recently came across a photo of that bridge from the other angle and thought that the readers here would be interested in seeing it:

This is in comparison to the earlier view of the photo posted, which is shown here:

There is another picture of this same view taken in 1902, as they reconstructed the bridge, which looked fairly interesting:

In this photo, you can see the original half-timber construction used in the structure.

It is our understanding that there is, now, a wonderful coffee shop on the ground floor.

What a delight to have a bridge with so much character.

 

Illustrations of the Croton Aqueduct by F. B. Tower, published in 1843

 

Title Page of the book

Below is an illustration from 1843 of the proposed High Bridge Aqueduct over the Harlem River that would not be completed until 1848.

The World’s Most Extreme Bridges

 

I found this YouTube video on bridges that I thought you might enjoy.  

The World's Most Extreme Bridges. I hope you enjoy watching it.

ON 174th Street

ON 174th STREET (The World of Willie Mittleman) presents the hilarious and always heart-warming experiences of an American family in the years of the Great Depression. Contrary to popular belief, everyone did not fall apart during the catastrophic 1930s. Life went on. Most families clung together and, in their love and closeness, met each day's challenges with imagination, humor and guts. Up in the Bronx, in New York City, little Willie and the Mittleman clan possessed these traits in abundance. Yes, they struggled and worried: How could they keep food on the table, and a roof over their heads? Where should they look for work when, for them and 22,000,000 other Americans, there was no work to be found? Uncertainty filled every day and night. Nevertheless, they found reasons to laugh, and they tried to enjoy every moment of life. They joked, they celebrated, they sang, they danced... and they survived! ON 174th STREET (The World of Willie Mittleman) is a slice of Americana that will have you laughing all the way and admiring the amazing strength of the American spirit.

AUDUBON TERRACE

If you happen to be visiting the High Bridge Aqueduct, you may also consider some of the other notable historic landmarks in the area.  One of those landmarks, the Audubon Terrace, is located on Broadway on the northwestern corner with 155th St.  This is only a short walk from the southern part of the Highbridge Park. Before you go, though, we would strongly recommend that you read up on this delightful venue.

In a recent article in Harlem World Magazine on 1/24/2022 entitled, "The Legendary Audubon Terrace A Cultural Arts Complex Uptown In Washington Heights, 1904" 

Bridges

 

I just came across a book entitled Bridges - A History of the World's Most Famous and Important Spans, by Judith Dupre, with an introductory interview with Frank O. Gehry.  It was published by Black Dog & Levanthal Publishers, NY, 1997, 128 pages. And, while the High Bridge is not mentioned in this book, I found it fascinating in its description of the different types of bridges, including many pictures of them.  However, many of the other bridges of New York City and its environs are included in the book. See my post on The Bridges of Manhattan. The format of the book is particularly well suited for the topic.  The book measures 18 1/4" by 7 7/8" with some photos spanning across two pages (i.e., 36 1/2" wide), making for very dramatic views.  For the the bridge lovers out there, this is a must see.

Another High Bridge Has Been Located

Over a decade ago, on January 15, 2013, to be more precise, we noted on this blog an entry on other bridges with the same name as our High Bridge here in New York.  We have now located yet another bridge with the namesake of our beloved New York High Bridge, but this one is located in Spokane, Washington.  Just like our High Bridge here in New York, the Spokane High Bridge is located at High Bridge Park.  If you are interested in learning more about this bridge and its namesake park, you can find more information here.