This past week I saw a story in the Newcastle newspaper concerning the upcoming demolition of the old Barrington Bridge. This bridge would be very familiar to anyone who has driven out of Gloucester on the Thunder Bolt Way heading to Bretti. It was a one lane bridge, which harkens back to a time when folks would take turns crossing its timber span. It has now been replaced by a modern concrete bridge, which has none of the character of the original. The old Barrington Bridge was sort of a waypoint that marked our journey to the dark skies that lie beyond.
The historians have taken steps to preserve some aspects of the old bridge, it has been extensively photographed and scanned for the historical archives of the area. Timbers from the old bridge will be made available to local craftmen/women, and wood turners, to perhaps live on in local art works.
I am not sure when demolition will commence, but if you happen to be out that way in the near future, and it's still standing, stop and have a look.
Pictured below, next to the new modern bridge.
https://www.gloucesteradvocate.com.a...ge-to-removed/