Joint Project - Bridging the Tamar from Plymouth into Cornwall - FULL VIDEO
The images of the building of the Tamar Bridge, that spans from Plymouth, Devon into Saltash, Cornwall, were recorded from 1959 to 1961. Reg Blackett, an armature film maker was able, with the permission of the contractors, to film from the top of the towers while building was in progress. His detailed script was of such interest that most of it has been included in the narration.
Chapters
1:36 Introduction
2:45 The Saltash Ferry
4:20 The Torpoint Ferries
6:10 Building starts
13:22 The cables are installed
18:38 The road is lifted into place
24:30 First steps on the Tamar Bridge
28:38 The last journey of the Saltash Ferry
30:54 26th April 1962 official opening
33:45 Stress tests
36:36 Conclusion
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It's an amazing piece of architectural structure we have in this part of the world but as I noticed the toll booths have changed 3 times since opening. Plus the widening of the bridge just makes you wonder how much money they are actually making with all the vehicles crossing over. And yet they still continue to rise the toll fee. However, regardless of price it still better than crossing by ferry and brings tourism to Cornwall, by passing Saltash to become a derelict town of despair with many businesses either opening or closing. The tunnel didn't help either, and with the the Saltash services becoming a jam packed cesspit with low to middle class people pilling up at McDonalds, just makes Saltash a place not worth visiting. The Saltash town council shows off their staff, but still fails to meet the community needs with weeds and rubbish lining the streets on every nut and corner. Saltash could be a much better and welcoming place but the bridge is the starting point for those who enter the Gateway to Cornwall. Saltash should be sparkling for those who visit.
From this footage it looks like it was tolls in both directions at first. So when was it tolls only from Cornwall to Plymouth direction ??
@neilhilton35
8 ай бұрын
Was toll payment only from Cornwall to Devon back in the 80's. Same on the Torpoint ferries.
Still only 3 lanes at the end of the film
@AarchiveRailways
Жыл бұрын
It was originally shot in 1997. I plan on updating it, I'm seeking permission at the moment.
@dolvaran
Жыл бұрын
@@AarchiveRailways Love to see a similar documentary on the widening project. Thanks for this one - a nice piece of history captured. Government attitude to the South West hasn't changed over the years.