Bridging The Gap: How The Severn Bridge Was Built

mikey4444 | 21:29 Tue 25th Oct 2016 | TV

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I have just watched this BBC 4. I haven't had much luck in posting BBC IPlayer links here on AB these last few days, so just go to the iplayer and put the title in.

This was really fascinating ! In included interviews with the original engineers and workmen on the bridge, which is 50 years ago this year.Loads of footage of the work involved.

Just my kind of program !

The Level - Bbc

Kodi

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Tilly2

I din't watch it but I imagine it was fascinating, Mikey.

mikey4444

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Well worth 60 mins of anybodies time Tilly !.........I can thoroughly recommend it

bednobs

i agree - it was fab and moving too

New Judge

Mine too, Mikey.

I love most aspects of civil engineering and suspension bridges are a particular interest of mine. Though not a suspension bridge my favourite bridge is the Forth Railway bridge. They are building a visitor centre and the facility for visitors to ascend to the top of one of the cantilevers (360 feet above the water). Can’t wait!

beegeebee

Would be even more fascinating if 'they' built the Severn Barrage instead of the Nuclear generator further down. Cheaper, quicker build time same, less expensive, British design and build and twice the life of the reactor!

mikey4444

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Yes...I like civil engineering projects as well NJ.

If all had gone to plan, I had ambitions to be a Civil Engineer when I left school in the late 60's. Unfortunately my boredom with school and my Mums needs for extra money coming in didn't really allow that to happen.

A few years ago, when Little Willy and I were much younger and fitter, we walked over the bridge one summer day, had lunch in Aust, and then walked back over again. A long way but, like going down into the Grand Canyon, its been ticked off my bucket list !

Togo

Sorry to but in Mikey but Judge is on . Am I right in thinking that you are a steam train and the making of them fan Judge? If so I have a fascinating video and soundtrack that you may enjoy. I will post it if it is of interest. I have tried to get the source links for the video but no luck.

mikey4444

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Togo...I would like that as well !

Togo

Okay Mikey. I have posted it before . Even if the soundtrack isn't for you the video is fascinating. 45 minutes long Mikey.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSBMeWY5wmk

brainiac

Yet another really good programme on BBC4 - a great channel, full of interesting stuff. Worth the licence fee on its own.

Khandro

mikey; I'm sure you approve of the fact that though you have to pay to get into Wales, it's free to get out.

Togo

Khandro most of the "people down there" would pay Mikey to get out. Haha

mikey4444

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Togo....thanks for the clip ! Actually, the soundtrack wasn't too bad after all !

Message for New Judge, and other Choo-choo Trainiacs over on Chatterbox !

bhg481

Fascinating video Togo - thanks.

Togo

I am glad you liked it. I have spent hours trying to source the video content which must be buried in the Film Institute archives, but to no avail. Just a tip, the music combo Public Service Broadcasting have a number of great videos and tunes up on You Tube, and I would recommend you give them a once over. Go is particularly good, so I have posted it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHIo6qwJarI

janzman

I hope you see this mikey.
Channel 5 9pm Fridays, 'Britain's Greatest Bridges'. The first series covers the stories of the 'Forth Railway Bridge', 'Clifton Suspension Bridge' and 'Tower Bridge', all available at Channel 5 on demand.

mikey4444

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Thanks janz !