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66 images courtesy of Nick Hairs.
This is gallery of all the bridges that span or spanned the River Tamar. All the photos were taken by Nick Hairs as he travelled the length of the Tamar from it’s humble beginnings to it’s magnificent entrance to Plymouth Sound. He was accompanied by three ‘Lanson’ characters who will be remembered by many from the town. They were none other than Merv Copp, Garfield Gynn, and Norman Wonnacott. So enjoy this virtual trip along the Tamar with Nick. (All photos are published courtesy of Nick Hairs and remain his copyright)
Merv Copp, Garfield Gynn and Norman Wonnacott starting their bridge trek. Photo courtesy of Nick Hairs.
Youlstone Bridge.
Youlstone Bridge.
The Lanson threesome, Merv, Garfield and Norman.
Youlstone Ham Bridge.
Youlstone Ham Bridge.
Buses Mill Bridge.
It was a lovely sunny day for our mooch about ... Buses Mill Bridge
Buses Mill Bridge.
New Bridge up stream from North Tamar Lakes.
New Bridge with our guides up top.
New Bridge with me posing like a .. pfft
This is the River Tamar below Tamar Lake Dam.
Virworthy Bridge.
Virworthy Bridge from the north.
Virworthy Bridge from the south.
Dexbeer Bridge.
Dexbeer Bridge down stream.
Dexbeer Bridge up stream.
Moreton Bridge.
Moreton Bridge.
Moreton Bridge ... note the ripples ... I lost me footing and splish splash it spoilt the effect for this pic.
Moreton Bridge up steam.
Ok it is not a public highway but ... the road is just behind me and this is a bridge across the Tamar ... it leads to a farm ... Kingford Mill ... and yes that was the car we rode around in.
Blackpool Bridge.
Blackpool Bridge up stream.
Blackpool Bridge down stream.
Blackpool Bridge ... Garfield spotted a yellow hammer.
Tamarstone Bridge.
Bridgerule Bridge and time for a pasty.
Bridgerule Bridge down stream.
Bridgerule Bridge up stream.
Crowford Bridge.
Crowford Bridge.
Crowford Bridge.
Tamerton Bridge.
Tamerton Bridge down stream.
Tamerton Bridge up stream.
Boyton Bridge.
Boyton Bridge.
Druxton Bridge.
Druxton Bridge.
Druxton Bridge ... this bridge is built using the Horsebridge/Greystone Bridge design.
The new Netherbridge.
'Old' Netherbridge Bridge
'Old' Netherbridge Bridge
'Old' Netherbridge Bridge ... note the change of the water ... it is starting to flow more here and further down stream.
The old Tamar crossing for the North Cornwall Railway Line.
Polson Bridge.
Polson Bridge.
Dunheved bridge.
The remains of the old GWR Railway Line across the Tamar.
Greystone Bridge before the traffic lights were installed.
Greystone Bridge down stream.
Horsebridge Bridge Built 1437 ... the first bridge across The River Tamar.
Horsebridge ... As i was taking this shot I had three milkers (Cows) behind me ... then i heard somebody shouting ... ( in a high pitched Lady Bucket voice ... i say young man << laffs ... you cant stand in the water you may scare the salmon ... so I nodded and made my self scarce.
Horsebridge.........It is rumoured that a swift pint was consumed at the Inn on the Devon side.
Gunnislake Newbridge.
Gunnislake Newbridge. The same design as Greystone/Horse Bridge.
Calstock Viaduct.
Calstock Viaduct.
Calstock and its Viaduct.
Calstock Viaduct down stream.
The end of our journey ... Brunels finest ? maybe ... The Albert Railway Bridge.
Another river view of the two crossings ... Tamar Road Bridge in the background.
The two Tamar Bridges taken up stream .. the end ... hope I've not bored you.
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