Black bridge, Bridgwater The telescopic, or Black, bridge crossing the River Parrett at Bridgwater. This formerly carried a railway line, and could be drawn back to the right to allow shipping to go up the river to Bridgwater docks.
Bridgwater once had a substantial brick and tile manufacturing industry, and one of the factories appears behind the bridge.
'''Black bridge, Bridgwater''' The telescopic, or Black, bridge crossing the River Parrett at Bridgwater. This formerly carried a railway line, and could be drawn back to the right to allow shipping to go up the river to Bridgwater docks. Bridgwater o...