Our boating friends Janet & Mike Kinnings live close to
Compton. They came to Albert on Saturday
morning (October 4th), and along with Sandy the lurcher, we had day
out in Bridgnorth.
River Severn at Bridgnorth
It is a favourite day trip spot for the Kinnings. They thought
we would enjoy it and that I would particularly like the cliff railway. They were right.
Wonderful sign writing
The weather was fine and walking around the town on the banks
of the Severn was a delight.
The two sections of the town, high and low, are connected
by a series of paths and a cable driven funicular railway. The trip up the railway
was a must. This piece of vintage engineering provides great views over the river
and across low town.
Bridgenorth Cliff Railway
The town has many Telford related features including a
church, St. Mary Magdalene, reminding me that Telford was initially an architect. The
other, older and more historic church, St Leonards, is no longer used for worship
but as a community centre. It was a collegiate church and the area around it is
reminiscent of a cathedral close.
Presumably Telford was at Bridgenorth for only a year?
Bridgnorth Castle Keep - civil war damage
After a good lunch and a long walk around the town we went
back to Albert. Maggie and I ate at the Oldfellows Hall. It was very busy and we got the
last available table. The food was good and service spot on.
