Thursday 29 March 2012

My wonderful spring sunshine is set to change...............................................

This might be the last blue sky I see for a while... the unseasonal weather we have been having with temperatures over 20c (70f) are set to plummet... Snow is forecast on high ground for Monday.

This is the Town Bridge in Northwich...  it crosses the River Weaver which features in a lot in my posts.

 Built in 1899 it's a few hundred yards upstream from Hayhurst Bridge which was built a year earlier.
They were the first two electrically powered swing bridges in Great Britain to be built on floating pontoons to counteract the salt mine subsidence.

My short sleeved shirts are back in the wardrobe... fleece jacket and waterproofs are at the ready.


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21 comments:

TexWisGirl said...

some parts of the North and Northeastern US got that shock last week, too. :)

Unknown said...

Snow flurries here Andrew, and it's a lot colder. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

LindyLouMac said...

I saw the forecast for the UK earlier today, that will be quite a shock!

Carole M. said...

...it was nice while it lasted, and you know it will happen again. Good to have the cold weather gear at the ready Drew and who knows what it will bring out for your camera. Hopefully some snow photos coming up? Good for the viewer maybe not the photographer :).

Bob Bushell said...

A perfect swing bridge. Time to pack your away summer wear.

Shaun said...

Dont Jinx us just yet. lets just hope for a nice weekend first. Really liking that bridge.

Brian King said...

That's a gorgeous bridge! I love the shape and the vertical supports! Enjoy the snow, Andrew. :-)

eileeninmd said...

We had some cooler weather but it has evened itself out now. We are having more "normal temp" now instead of summertime temps. Beautiful sky and a lovely shot of the bridge. Happy skywatching!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful bridge! We are still having
80F weather here, which is very nice since I have a lot of outdoor work to do.

Maybe your cold weather will be over quickly and you can put your short sleeves back on!

Gillian Olson said...

Too bad about the weather change, must be very confusing for the wildlife. Great looking bridge.

Carletta said...

Our weather did the same this week. No snow but we had a hard freeze. My plants seem to have survived.
Lovely shot - the sky is gorgeous!
Stay warm. :)

Spare Parts and Pics said...

Amazing the bridge is this old... looks relatively modern in the photo. Stay warm!!

Anonymous said...

Wonderful bridge shot. It's cold here too!

Rajesh said...

Beautiful sunrise over the bridge.

cieldequimper said...

Same weather forecast here... That's a very nice modern bridge, unobstrusive and leading to what looks like a lovely building!

Hilke Breder said...

Pulled out my woolen sweater again and wear when I take the dog for a walk along the West River Trail. Icy wind there. Nice pic of the swing bridge. I suppose it swings up?

Pantherka said...

Beautiful photo and a nice bridge.

MadSnapper said...

sorry to hear snow is in your forecast. amazing bridge

joo said...

Lovely bridge! Hope the weather won't be as bad as forecast!
Have a great weekend anyway:)

Unknown said...

Cool bridge! Snow next monday?! Hope they are wrong! :-)

Anonymous said...

Very nice bridge Andrew :)
Have a great weekend!
Eva