A view of the Orwell Bridge construction in 1981 from on board the Ena
- Credit: Simon Benton
Do you remember when the Orwell Bridge was constructed? Simon Benton got a close-up view during a barge holiday, as his colour photos show.
Watching the construction of the Orwell Bridge from on board the Thames barge Ena. Mary Benton is on the left.
- Credit: Simon Benton
Building work on the Ipswich landmark started in 1979, and it opened to traffic in 1982.
On board the Thames barge Ena during construction of the Orwell Bridge. Simon Benton s father, Eric, is at the helm
- Credit: Simon Benton