Image Middlehill Footbridge, 102 miles, 46 chains from London Paddington, just prior to demolition (For GWML electrification) ST805680
Middlehill Footbridge, 102 miles, 46 chains from London Paddington, just prior to demolition (For GWML electrification) ST805680
Middlehill Footbridge, 102 miles, 46 chains from London Paddington, just prior to demolition (For GWML electrification) ST805680 A footbridge that has stood for many years spanning the GWML between Bath and Chippenham basks in the winter sunshine a week or so prior to its demolition and replacement by a modern green and massively over-engineered structure. The reason for this architectural vandalism is so the electrification of the line from London to Bristol can be constructed unhindered. I suppose that if technology dictates then things have to change but it does seem a shame that such a characteristic structure has to succumb as a result. NB The demolition was a complete waste of time and resources as was much other work as the electrification west of Thingley Junction (Chippenham) was to be cancelled by government dictate in November 2016 Keywords: Middlehill Footbridge 102 miles 46 chains from London Paddington GWML electrification ST805680
Middlehill Footbridge, 102 miles, 46 chains from London Paddington, just prior to demolition (For GWML electrification) ST805680 A footbridge that has stood for many years spanning the GWML between Bath and Chippenham basks in the winter sunshine a week or so prior to its demolition and replacement by a modern green and massively over-engineered structure. The reason for this architectural vandalism is so the electrification of the line from London to Bristol can be constructed unhindered. I suppose that if technology dictates then things have to change but it does seem a shame that such a characteristic structure has to succumb as a result. NB The demolition was a complete waste of time and resources as was much other work as the electrification west of Thingley Junction (Chippenham) was to be cancelled by government dictate in November 2016 Keywords: Middlehill Footbridge 102 miles 46 chains from London Paddington GWML electrification ST805680


A footbridge that has stood for many years spanning the

GWML between Bath and Chippenham basks in the winter sunshine a week or so prior to its demolition and replacement by a modern green and massively over-engineered structure. The reason for this architectural vandalism is so the electrification of the line from London to Bristol can be constructed unhindered. I suppose that if technology dictates then things have to change but it does seem a shame that such a characteristic structure has to succumb as a result.

NB The demolition was a complete waste of time and resources as was much other work as the electrification west of Thingley Junction (Chippenham) was to be cancelled by government dictate in November 2016