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New ornate lighting for the Old Bridge

December 3, 2017

We’ve already mentioned prototype designs for new ornate lighting on our Old Bridge, but why do we need to replace what’s there? There are many reasons, but in brief – ...

Lane restrictions on Rochester’s bridges

November 2, 2017

Motorists are advised there will be temporary single lane closures on the bridges at Rochester overnight on Thursday, 2nd November, to enable essential works to take place. The works are ...

Esplanade investigations – a delay

October 30, 2017

As mentioned in our previous update about the Esplanade investigations, work on the site is continuing but progress is slow. It had been thought the investigations were almost complete, however ...

Shedding light on new designs

October 25, 2017

In another step towards our future refurbishment works, we’ve been to see the prototype designs for the improved ornate lighting on the Old Bridge and Esplanade. The purpose of the ...

Royal Engineers train on Rochester’s Old Bridge

September 28, 2017

Did you see the soldiers guarding the bridge overnight recently? At one point there was quite a crowd of spectators, several of whom appear to have been a little disappointed ...

Planning to make changes – removal of a plaque

September 26, 2017

Those with a keen interest in the Old Bridge may be aware the Trust recently put in a listed building consent application to remove a plaque. The plaque in question ...