Why are there wooden covered bridges?
Why are there wooden covered bridges? It is popularly believed that the purpose of the rooves was to keep snow off the road and to provide shelter for travellers during storms. In fact, the covers were designed to protect the bridge itself. Constant exposure to sun, snow, and rain left wooden bridges with a useful life of about a decade.
Where is the oldest bridge in England?
The Old Exe Bridge is a ruined medieval arch bridge in Exeter in south-western England. Construction of the bridge began in 1190, and was completed by 1214. The bridge is the oldest surviving bridge of its size in England and the oldest bridge in Britain with a chapel still on it.
What Colour was the London Bridge originally?
1977 - Tower Bridge was painted red, white and blue to celebrate the Queen's Silver Jubilee. The original colour of the Bridge was a chocolate brown colour.