The reason behind the name is this is Swarkestone Bridge, or at least part of it, first recorded in 1204, the majority of the existing bridge dates from the late 13th and early 14th century.
Swarkestone bridge is, in total, just under a mile long and has 17 arches. In 1745, Swarkestone Bridge was the southernmost point of Bonny Prince Charlie's advance on London, in his attempt to claim the British throne. Finding no reports of support from the south, they turned back to Derby and then retreated to Scotland and their final defeat at the Battle of Culloden. (Wikipedia)
The shot is a panoramic as I try to get to grips with doing them, so is best views at a larger size.
Swarkestone Bridge Panoramic by Tony Taylor, on Flickr
Swarkestone bridge is, in total, just under a mile long and has 17 arches. In 1745, Swarkestone Bridge was the southernmost point of Bonny Prince Charlie's advance on London, in his attempt to claim the British throne. Finding no reports of support from the south, they turned back to Derby and then retreated to Scotland and their final defeat at the Battle of Culloden. (Wikipedia)
The shot is a panoramic as I try to get to grips with doing them, so is best views at a larger size.
Swarkestone Bridge Panoramic by Tony Taylor, on Flickr
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