The old medieval town bridge across the River Avon at Bradford-on-Avon. The peculiar building built into the bridge was once a toll booth, and later served as a lock-up, or gaol. |
Detail of the old medieval lock-up on the town bridge. The lock looks tiny on the outside, but has room inside for two cells with iron beds. |
The old medieval town bridge of Bradford-on-Avon reflected in the waters of the River Avon |
Detail of the old medieval lock-up on the town bridge. The lock looks tiny on the outside, but has room inside for two cells with iron beds. |
The lock-up on the town bridge is surmounted by a brass gudgeon, which gives rise to the local saying, 'Under the fish and over the water'. |
Detail of the old medieval lock-up on the town bridge. The lock looks tiny on the outside, but has room inside for two cells with iron beds. |
There are wonderful walks along the River Avon from the town centre. This view is looking down the river towards the Barton Country Park. |
This obelisque shaped memorial stands before the Tourist Information Centre, a few yards from the River Avon. |
There are wonderful walks along the River Avon from the town centre. This view is looking down the river towards the Barton Country Park. |
This photo shows the west end of St Laurence. Here you can clearly see the lovely lines of the Saxon blind arcading, and the narrow west windows. |
Elevation view of the west end of St Laurence church. |
This is the view that greets most visitors; the south elevation. Here you get a sense of the height of the nave and the very small chancel to the right. |
