I’m happy to have achieved the standard to appear on the Festival of Bridges hosted by Jean Tubridy on her excellent blog Social Bridge. Pay her a visit and see some other great entries.
The Festival of Bridges brings us to Jersey today, courtesy of Roy McCarthy whose blog Back on the Rock is a real favourite of mine.
Roy has a myriad of interests and is a writer. One of his books is the wonderfully named: A Jersey Midsummer Tale.
Here’s what Roy sent, and as a person who both honeymooned in Jersey and holidayed there for ten years, I feel like I’ve been transported back to a place I absolutely adore.
The Jersey Eastern Railway opened for business in 1874 but closed in 1929. Here is a secluded little bridge, unknown to many, behind St Clement Parish Hall just before the former Le Hocq Station.
Photo: Roy McCarthy
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Glad you made the grade Roy, it’s a great bridge.
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Lovely photo! And WOW, I have to tell you, this bridge is just EXACTLY how I imagined the one in Neil Gaiman’s short story “Troll Bridge” from Smoke and Mirrors. Crazy!
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Hey Julie, yes it sure is a bit spooky around there yet it’s only a minute’s walk to the main road, the parish hall and the pub! Not too many people know about it though they regularly pass close by.
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I love it Roy!!
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Yes I thought you’d tune in nicely to this hidden and peaceful spot Cybele.
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Congrats on making it in! Also, love the bridge. I would totally hang out there for inspiration. 😀
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It’s a magic spot Jae, and I see no sign of it being spoilt by local drinkers or kids hanging out. Long may it remain secret!
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Well done, Roy – what a great bridge 😀
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Isn’t it cool? And a great contrast to some magnificent structures like San Francisco, Sydney and even some awesome ancient structures. Interesting that it was constructed simply to allow access across the railway when there is a parallel road maybe 30 yards away. I’d love to research the engineering documents of the time.
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