Seven arches bridge built for lord Leverhulme, a man who had lots of money and built all sorts of things up above Chorley in Lancashire, this I find the most interesting as it seems a lot of work for no real reason, must be fantastic to be able to build such things just because you can. He built a bungalow for him and his wife but this was burnt down in 1913 by a suffergette named Edith rigby because she wondered if it was more valuable than his other house's. What a excuse!! History lesson over.

Great history lesson and what a magnificent structure! Thanks for both! danrav · 2011-10-27: 17:20

Love the history!The bridge is pretty amazing..I love structures like this elizzi · 2011-10-27: 18:55

nice arches aldrin84 · 2011-10-30: 02:14

What a interesting, beautiful and useless construction, I'm intrigued with this lord! :) Unchained · 2011-10-31: 05:21

Very interesting post, I love the buildings in brick, the brick material much more natural than the steel that sent her into retirement. Great shots! deandrade · 2011-11-04: 16:25

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