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Photo-a-Day  (Tuesday, 6th December, 2011)

Autumn


Autumn
Recently refurbished bridge over the line in Haigh Plantations, note the new cast iron railings on the left of the photo.

Photo: Harry Cunliffe  (Panasonic DMC-FZ38)
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Comment by: Jed on 6th December 2011 at 08:01

Nice photo Harry.

Comment by: Mick on 6th December 2011 at 10:25

They've spoiled the look of that bridge by putting crash barriers on it.

I wonder if they would have done that in Royal Windsor park.

Comment by: Neil Cain on 6th December 2011 at 11:23

Captured the Autumn colours well Harry. Can't see the point of the Armco, think it ruins a lovely bridge. Am I missing something or is it health and safety madness yet again?

Comment by: David Barker on 6th December 2011 at 12:15

I remember them barriers being put up for the RAC Rally which had a section through the plantations in the 80s and 1997 Mick, they do look a bit out of place,good photo Harry.

Comment by: cullie on 6th December 2011 at 12:39

i reckon its to stop the tractor from blocking whelley loop line if it crashed .

Comment by: Harry C. on 6th December 2011 at 20:27

Thanks for your comments all. I must agree with you about the barriers spoiling the look of the bridge, I was informed that the stonework is going to be repointed next year and the railings repainted. David I also remember taking photos of the rally in 1983 and 1984, I think the Audi Quatro had just come into production. H.

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