tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470543006314152962.post8365007821151766260..comments2024-03-11T16:49:27.614+00:00Comments on The Happy Pontist: Worcestershire Bridges: 2. Powick BridgesThe Happy Pontisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15252272118786667592noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470543006314152962.post-924520430161250982017-07-24T13:17:40.634+01:002017-07-24T13:17:40.634+01:00Deterioration should be reported to Historic Engla...Deterioration should be reported to Historic England and the local authority, and it's worth a discussion with any local history or heritage groups to see whether they can apply pressure to local councillors to take an interest in refurbishment.The Happy Pontisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15252272118786667592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470543006314152962.post-72588966186630346732017-07-23T20:52:50.738+01:002017-07-23T20:52:50.738+01:00The Old Bridge is now showing significant signs of...The Old Bridge is now showing significant signs of neglect. Trees and shrubs have been allowed to grow from between the stones and bricks on the wing walls. There is a substantial crack where the right bank arch meets the abutment on the downstream side. The cutwaters have been damaged too. <br /><br />And, this week, the brick topping on the paparapet has been pushe off by vandals. This brickwork was done rather sloppily about ten yerars ago, using modern bricks: not stone. <br /><br />This interesting old bridge is looking very sad. I hope it doesn't fall into the same state as the Eastham Bridge, which collapsed last year.HGR Taggartnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6470543006314152962.post-80888742983756851212013-09-29T21:23:31.371+01:002013-09-29T21:23:31.371+01:00After living in the area for over 40 years, I dive...After living in the area for over 40 years, I diverted to this bridge for the 1st time today. How nice to come across your article when I searched for further enlightenment....I don't think you would be so happy seeing the state it and the surroundings are in todaychrishttp://www.pbase.com/crisscross/image/152621744/originalnoreply@blogger.com