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Sunday, 25 July 2010

Sunday Bridges - Southwark Bridge

Southwark Bridge has the longest iron span ever made 240 ft (73 mtrs).

Also gets a mention in a couple of Charles Dickens books, Little Dorrit and Our Mutual Friend.

Courtesy of host Louis La Vache visit other Sunday Bridges.

19 comments:

  1. A beautiful bridge. Love how you've captured the sun shining through :)

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  2. I like the photo, especially that twinkle of the setting sun, and the history. But what is an iron span?

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  3. Beautiful capture, great timing. :)

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  4. I see it every single day...it's beautifully green! :)

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  5. Whoa, famous bridge! I love that light shining from between the bridge :D

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  6. Nice shot! I like the way the sun shines through the railings.

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  7. I love London's bridges and your photo is pretty:)

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  8. AnonymousJuly 25, 2010

    It is so quiet and not a human anywhere. It must be dawn

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  9. Beautiful photograph! The light is amazing :)

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  10. Like others, I like the "starlight." And I like the silhouette of the lamps. Love the Southwark side of the Thames.

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  11. i love your silhouette shot. truly beautiful.

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  12. AnonymousJuly 26, 2010

    BEAUTIFUL PHOTO CIAO ELISABETTA

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  13. Great shot, Mo. Iron work by the Rennie family.

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  14. I love it!
    Bravo!
    Best regards from Argentina
    Elisa

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  15. There's something majical about a sunset over water and the bridge is just the icing on the cake.

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  16. Neat capture of the light creating the star.
    ;-D
    «Louis» apologizes that he was unable to leave a comment yesterday, so he gives his belated thanks for once again joining Sunday Bridges. He values and appreciates your participation.

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