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1929: A New Bridge at Brora.

In August 1929, a new bridge was opened at Brora. The design by the noted architect Sir Evan Owen Williams, cleverly incorporated the old bridge for pedestrian use. Williams was known for his work using concrete, and his most famous work was perhaps his design for the original Wembley Stadium.

I recently obtained a set of postcards depicting the construction of Brora Bridge. They all came from Williams's archive, and include two sent to him postmarked Aberdeen 21 August 1929. I thought it worth keeping the set together as a record of the work, the result of which can still be seen today. I have displayed the photos as a slide show. Remember, if the full image does not show up you can click on it, and you will see the full image, and be able to proceed manually from there through the selection.

"The Prospect from the Air of the Proposed Bridge". Sutherland County Council, Brora.

The work in its early stages.

Brorar Bridge

A fine old steam roller in action.

Brorar Bridge

On the back, in pencil, "New Bridge from South Approach" RE's Office, Brora June 1929.

Similarly, on the back: "The Bridge from Road near the War Memorial." Again June 1929.

"The Bridge and Mackay's Shop from North. Coalpit Road on the Right." June, 1929.

A card sent to Sir Evan Owen Williams on August 21st, 1929.

Again, sent to Sir Evan on August 21st 1929.

The two cards sent to Sir Evan.

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