Saturday 11 October 2014

The Poets Bridge



This beautiful bridge crosses the main lake of the park in New Plymouth.  The original was built in 1883 and financed by the winnings of a horse race - The Poet was the horse that won.  


After the first one deteriorated this replica was built just before World War II.  The red colour was based on a famous red lacquer bridge at Nikko Japan.


10 comments:

  1. It's the colour that makes it such a wonderful reflection.

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  2. Love the red and it's reflection in these photos.

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  3. on the thumbnail on James' site, I thought "what a romantic notion of a poet's bridge". reality didn't match that idea. still, the bridge is quite attractive.

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  4. Very pretty! Something about red bridges that is especially attractive. :-)

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  5. Red bridges are path to happiness... Let's cross it and see what we get !

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  6. Great photos .... magnificent, beautiful bridge and fantastic reflection.
    Love greetings, Karin

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  7. A beautiful bridge! And a wonderful reflection!

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