I attended as an eleven year old, the centenary celebrations throughout the year of 1959 held regards the Royal Albert bridge. I can remember some of the staggering stats, like the centre columb having to go 90Ft below mean river level, so that the foundations sat on bedrock. Thank you for your fabulous documented video. Brill!
The joining of Cornwall and Devon with the Bridge must have been a life changer in its time. It was a marvellous feat of engineering- when the Road Bridge was opened in1961 we were one of the first to cross over it. A really enjoyable watch - thank you for another great video.
Auto cycle was basically a old fashioned pushbike with a very small 2 stroke petrol engine bolted on, for extra assistance. They can sometimes still be seen at steam rallys , a rare thing these days.
Interesting. Been over that bridge many times, but never knew what or the history of what was below. Brunel was truly one of the greatest Britain's our history.
I read a very detailed book of the building of the bridge last year. Fascinating engineer Brunel. The lifting of the two main sections was pure genius for its day. Sadly back then the project was on a shoestring and the first contractor went bust. I think that was also why it is a single track section of the railway,but with forethought and concern for the future the speed limit was set at 15mph and remains so today to protect the structure.
Work as a gardener , one of my customers is bang there under the bridge. It's flipping steep, strangely having lived in Losty for years you can tell the different sound of Imerys trains, nice vid me lovelys x , Bizarre, the skate park at Saltmill was about the same price although a few years later!
We always cross over without stopping so this was really interesting especially about how the locals missed the ferry that had been running for 700 years, the end of an era. Now I know more about the bridge I’m looking forward to the next time I’m crossing over! Thanks so much Sarah and Andrew.😁
Thank you for the video. I've been across, but have never stopped in Saltash. Interestingly the Cornish do have a distinct genetic origin from the English and since 2014 have been recognised as a national ethnic minority. Love your videos.
Brilliant, I cross it often and really appreciate it a whole lot more. Really interesting and going to stop for a walk through Saltash. Thank you for the enjoyable work you do for us, it’s fascinating. Xoxox
Re: your auto-cycle question. It was a motor-assisted bicycle, from memory usually known at the time as a moped. It had to have an engine capacity of less than 50cc. The term auto-cycle seems to have a different definition these days as a three-wheeled car. Thanks for another fascinating vlog.
Auto cycles were the forerunner of the Moped , in the style of a ordinary bicycle with a small petrol motor to assist, manufactured by firms such a Raleigh , they were very popular from the 1920s onwards to the 60 s
Another Friday treat! Brunel's rail bridge was an amazing feat of engineering...to have lasted so long. Love all the meticulously researched historical details you uncovered...really brings the video and the local social dynamics of that stretch of the river to life. Shall be crossing the Tamar (on the 1961 road bridge) very soon for a welcome Autumn break ~ yay! Thanks for an entertaining & informative watch x
Hi Sarah and Andrew. Really interesting about the bridge I been over it several times by train and the view is amazing from the window. I did learn about ABIT of the bridge in school as in History we studied canals which Brunnel was part of to .I know when I half way across the bridge I am in Cornwall and I Have only just over an hour left on the train.
Will be crossing the bridge in two weeks time on my way to porthcurno 🥰 I’ve not been down for two yrs and I have missed it ! I remember meeting you both when I stayed at the Lighthouse! Since then I am half the woman I was if ya know what I mean! Lol my hips replaced and I can walk again yayyy ! ❤
An Auto-cycle is an early form of moped. Moped engines are under 50cc, an auto-cycle engine could be larger, typically 98cc e.g New Hudson or in some cases smaller e.g. the BSA winged wheel. Both usually had pedals. Auto-cycles were popular after the war when cheap transport was needed. The district nurse was a typical rider. I do enjoy your videos, many thanks.
We spent many happy times waiting for the ferry at Saltash eating the pasties mum had made and the on to Dingles to go shopping for the next school term we always thought the ferry was a great thrill
I remember visiting Plymouth as a child and loved Dingles, Debenhams, C&A, and BHS. And when the children were young, the Disney shop was a must! Gosh how it’s all changed! Sarah :)
Notice the spelling of laborious @ 3:31. Although mid 19th century some English writers used the now American spelling of such words. We did the industrial revolution at school in the mid 70's in Kent so Brunel featured quite a bit.
Quite a history there. Those old boards with the toll charges on, I always find fascinating. It's surprising how many still exist in olden towns. Apart from the bridge and the history, what else is there for tourists?
I was inspired by this blog but when visiting the road down to the river was closed so we went into the town. The shop owner said that the town doesn’t get much notice by tourists. I couldn’t go down the hill because I’m disabled and my scooter wouldn’t go back up. 😢
A Magnificent feat of engineering, and a great piece of Cornish history, your video reminded me of standing beneath the magnificent ‘Forth Bridge’ many years ago, I was waiting for Andrews retort regarding the small piece of stone falling through the roof of the unfortunate family’s bathroom, thankfully the “Train services were not delayed” 😂 you couldn’t make this up could you 😅 Excellent video full of interesting content and the usual ‘Andrew humour’ that makes my day:) 🥰🥀🤗 ps. Makes me wonder what the headlines would be if it was a 6ft. Boulder that had flattened the bathroom, “There will be a short delay while the damage is assessed” 😊
Gave up on Cornwall when car parking charges exceeded cost of hotel. The greed was unbelievable. Even got a parking ticket while taking cases out of car.
When in Cornwall last year, we caught the train from Penzance to Saltash to take some railway photos £15 each and you could spend all day on the trains and stop off at any station , great value and fun.
An auto cycle is crossed between a motor bike and a bicycle. It has an engine and one starts pedalling to start it off. I have seen them years ago. They are not around anymore.
Clifton was completed by a different engineer after his death, and I read that the steel ties intended for Clifton, were used in The Royal Albert Bridge. So some claim Clifton others Royal Albert, but I guess it depends on your point of view! Sarah :)
Good day Sahra and Andrew. You are always saying that you want feedback to your videos...so here is one from me and I´m looking forward to your answer. You use Patreon to help fund your channel...but what if older viewers ..and I´m sure that there are many..... don´t have enough money left over from their pension or viewers from abroad like me that are not able to transfer money...what do these people do ?....stay well and stay safe.
Thanks for your comment. It’s a constant challenge to keep our channel running without impacting on our own household budget too much. Our income is low. Unfortunately every video has an element of cost involved. Ad revenue is minimal; your view will give us somewhere between 1/3 and 1/2 US cent, depending how long you watched. That equates to about 1/4p sterling, depending on the exchange rate. We only hope to cover the cost of petrol and parking. That’s still a lot of 1/4p needed, just to meet our costs. We give our time, and other costs like technology and better broadband for free. Patrons and donations keep the channel going. We feel that if people are paying monthly to help us, we want to show our appreciation by making bonus content for them. We don’t want them to feel taken for granted. If viewers are unable to help financially, they still have a video for free on UA-cam, most Fridays, and hopefully are thankful we have patrons that can help. I know that Patreon is an international platform, and gives a list of currencies accepted. Patreon also allows one-off payments to watch specific videos giving you complete choice, and no monthly costs. Sarah :)
I'm Cornish too, but there is no border with England given Cornwall is in England. Not sure why you aren't talking about the only fact i.e. that it is the border with Devon
I'm cornish too, cornwall has a border the tamar, it always has been and always will be. We are a celtic nation with our own language and identity and true cornish like me strive to keep that identity including all paperwork that asks for your origin.
@@adrianbew9641 I'm not Cornish but I totally agree. Once across the Tamar in Saltash, it isj ust like entering a distinctly different country, and refreshingly so!
We call the place SALTMOUTH,just like PLYMOUTH really,get the people to safety and then get GOERINGS luftwaffe back,re flatten both dumps with their takeaway houses and paint spray on the signs etc.Rebuild them without the concrete hell/eyesore fore streets.Get the people back and speed up the traffic and remove all the cameras,oh and send the toll from that eyesore road bridge into Derriford hospital to sort out that mess in there.KEEP ON DRIVING THROUGH I SAY.
Hi Sarah & Andrew, yet another good video. I made a point of crossing the road bridge back in 2020 and went on to visit Brunel's SS Great Britain and Clifton Suspension Bridge. Here in the UK an Autocycle was a bicycle with a small engine fitted, undoubtedly petrol. I remember these from my early youth as below motorcycles and mopeds in the hierarchy of road users. You can see more detail at en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorized_bicycle. The three-wheeled-car interpretation refers to a registration classification in the US for some three wheeled vehicles; with a sit-in cockpit and steering wheel.
I attended as an eleven year old, the centenary celebrations throughout the year of 1959 held regards the Royal Albert bridge.
I can remember some of the staggering stats, like the centre columb having to go 90Ft below mean river level, so that the foundations sat on bedrock.
Thank you for your fabulous documented video. Brill!
You’re welcome! Sarah :)
The joining of Cornwall and Devon with the Bridge must have been a life changer in its time. It was a marvellous feat of engineering- when the Road Bridge was opened in1961 we were one of the first to cross over it. A really enjoyable watch - thank you for another great video.
Auto cycle was basically a old fashioned pushbike with a very small 2 stroke petrol engine bolted on, for extra assistance. They can sometimes still be seen at steam rallys , a rare thing these days.
Interesting. Been over that bridge many times, but never knew what or the history of what was below. Brunel was truly one of the greatest Britain's our history.
Indeed! His legacy in Cornwall is still so visible today! Sarah :)
I read a very detailed book of the building of the bridge last year. Fascinating engineer Brunel. The lifting of the two main sections was pure genius for its day. Sadly back then the project was on a shoestring and the first contractor went bust. I think that was also why it is a single track section of the railway,but with forethought and concern for the future the speed limit was set at 15mph and remains so today to protect the structure.
My great grandfather and grandfather used to pay for their ferry crossing in turnips and cabbages. ;)
Another fascinating tour of a beautiful place
I've been on the trainline many times. I'd love to have a visit there. It looks interesting.
I enjoyed your video at Saltash …it kind of reminds me of the Forth bridge I love going to see
Me too! I think it must be similarly designed! Sarah :)
Work as a gardener , one of my customers is bang there under the bridge. It's flipping steep, strangely having lived in Losty for years you can tell the different sound of Imerys trains, nice vid me lovelys x , Bizarre, the skate park at Saltmill was about the same price although a few years later!
Gosh! Yes I bet that is steep! Sarah :)
Been looking forward to this all week thank you CWT 😁 cornwall❤
Hope you enjoyed it! Sarah :)
Very interesting….so Cornwall could have almost been an Island😂😂 love your Program ❤
Yes, an island! Seems incredible and what if… 😂 Sarah :)
We always cross over without stopping so this was really interesting especially about how the locals missed the ferry that had been running for 700 years, the end of an era. Now I know more about the bridge I’m looking forward to the next time I’m crossing over! Thanks so much Sarah and Andrew.😁
Glad you enjoyed it! I think the ferry would have been more fun! Sarah :)
Fascinating. Like most, I have never stopped to take a look.
Thanks Guys.
Glad you enjoyed it, Sarah :)
Well done. This is awesome footage and very interesting information. 🍻
Glad you enjoyed it, Sarah :)
That was lovely. Thank you so much for featuring Saltash!
Our pleasure!
Thank you for the video. I've been across, but have never stopped in Saltash.
Interestingly the Cornish do have a distinct genetic origin from the English and since 2014 have been recognised as a national ethnic minority.
Love your videos.
We both ticked ‘Cornish’ on our last census! Sarah :)
@@CornishWalkingTrails Me too.!
Did you see the first Pisky in Cornwall ?
On the roof of Ashtor rock coffee house.
Brilliant, I cross it often and really appreciate it a whole lot more. Really interesting and going to stop for a walk through Saltash. Thank you for the enjoyable work you do for us, it’s fascinating. Xoxox
Glad you enjoyed it, we enjoyed Saltash! Sarah :)
Re: your auto-cycle question. It was a motor-assisted bicycle, from memory usually known at the time as a moped. It had to have an engine capacity of less than 50cc. The term auto-cycle seems to have a different definition these days as a three-wheeled car. Thanks for another fascinating vlog.
Auto cycles were the forerunner of the Moped , in the style of a ordinary bicycle with a small petrol motor to assist, manufactured by firms such a Raleigh , they were very popular from the 1920s onwards to the 60 s
Another Friday treat! Brunel's rail bridge was an amazing feat of engineering...to have lasted so long. Love all the meticulously researched historical details you uncovered...really brings the video and the local social dynamics of that stretch of the river to life. Shall be crossing the Tamar (on the 1961 road bridge) very soon for a welcome Autumn break ~ yay! Thanks for an entertaining & informative watch x
Glad you enjoyed it! Holiday time is always so exciting! Sarah :)
Lovely Video again Guy's, really enjoyable! thank you! Darren👌👍👍
Our pleasure! Sarah :)
I always wonder about visiting Saltash when coming across the rail bridge to Cornwall but never do! This was a very interesting video.
Thank you! Sarah :)
If you are in the Saltash area also check out Forder and Antony Passage with lovely views and walks around the old railway viaduct.
Hi Sarah and Andrew. Really interesting about the bridge I been over it several times by train and the view is amazing from the window. I did learn about ABIT of the bridge in school as in History we studied canals which Brunnel was part of to .I know when I half way across the bridge I am in Cornwall and I Have only just over an hour left on the train.
Glad you enjoyed it, must admit I have not crossed the rail bridge in years! Sarah :)
i love to come over that rail bridge, tho I havent been for some years. it's a proper 'gateway'
It’s a beautiful structure! Sarah :)
Interesting to see Silver Street mentioned. My Great Gran's sister was murdered there in 1915!
Wow! I didn’t expect to read that! Sarah :)
Another excellent example of Brunel's genius here in the South West
We agree! Sarah :)
Will be crossing the bridge in two weeks time on my way to porthcurno 🥰 I’ve not been down for two yrs and I have missed it ! I remember meeting you both when I stayed at the Lighthouse! Since then I am half the woman I was if ya know what I mean! Lol my hips replaced and I can walk again yayyy ! ❤
Have fun! Sarah :)
An Auto-cycle is an early form of moped. Moped engines are under 50cc, an auto-cycle engine could be larger, typically 98cc e.g New Hudson or in some cases smaller e.g. the BSA winged wheel. Both usually had pedals. Auto-cycles were popular after the war when cheap transport was needed. The district nurse was a typical rider. I do enjoy your videos, many thanks.
Thank you for your comment! Sarah :)
I'm sure I saw you ( the lady ) driving near Constantine a few days back? I was on my way to trebbah garden. Looked just like you!
😂 I have a doppelgänger! I hope she had a nice car!! Sarah :)
@CornishWalkingTrails Hahaha she didn't but had a nice smile. Thank god I didn't have time to congratulate her on her amazing youtube videos.
We spent many happy times waiting for the ferry at Saltash eating the pasties mum had made and the on to Dingles to go shopping for the next school term we always thought the ferry was a great thrill
I remember visiting Plymouth as a child and loved Dingles, Debenhams, C&A, and BHS. And when the children were young, the Disney shop was a must! Gosh how it’s all changed! Sarah :)
Very interesting 👍something completely different twenty years ago today 16th August Boscastle flooded
Yes! We were on holiday in France and were truly shocked to see Boscastle on the French news! Sarah :)
Notice the spelling of laborious @ 3:31. Although mid 19th century some English writers used the now American spelling of such words.
We did the industrial revolution at school in the mid 70's in Kent so Brunel featured quite a bit.
Good spot! Sarah :)
'Auto Cycle' probably Moped or French VéloSoleX. Very interesting and entertaining video guy's.
Thank you! Sarah :)
Quite a history there. Those old boards with the toll charges on, I always find fascinating. It's surprising how many still exist in olden towns. Apart from the bridge and the history, what else is there for tourists?
We covered a lot of that at the end of the video, Sarah :)
I was inspired by this blog but when visiting the road down to the river was closed so we went into the town. The shop owner said that the town doesn’t get much notice by tourists. I couldn’t go down the hill because I’m disabled and my scooter wouldn’t go back up. 😢
We'd like to keep it that way. The emits can go elsewhere :)
Well Saltash in on my door step so please do not slag it off . I do remember when the Queen Mother did come and open the Tamer Bridge.
A Magnificent feat of engineering, and a great piece of Cornish history, your video reminded me of standing beneath the magnificent ‘Forth Bridge’ many years ago, I was waiting for Andrews retort regarding the small piece of stone falling through the roof of the unfortunate family’s bathroom, thankfully the “Train services were not delayed” 😂 you couldn’t make this up could you 😅 Excellent video full of interesting content and the usual ‘Andrew humour’ that makes my day:) 🥰🥀🤗 ps. Makes me wonder what the headlines would be if it was a 6ft. Boulder that had flattened the bathroom, “There will be a short delay while the damage is assessed” 😊
I think the railways were big on underplaying things! Sarah :)
Gave up on Cornwall when car parking charges exceeded cost of hotel. The greed was unbelievable. Even got a parking ticket while taking cases out of car.
When in Cornwall last year, we caught the train from Penzance to Saltash to take some railway photos £15 each and you could spend all day on the trains and stop off at any station , great value and fun.
That sounds good value! Sarah :)
There's only ONE cream which should go on the bottom......Anusol 😂
😂 Sarah :)
Auto cycle- a motorised cycle or cycle with additional motor
... is it possible to walk across?
Yes, on the road bridge, all the way! Must be a great view in the middle, Sarah :)
Hello
An auto cycle is crossed between a motor bike and a bicycle. It has an engine and one starts pedalling to start it off. I have seen them years ago. They are not around anymore.
Ahhh! Thank you! Sarah :)
Was it Brunel's last bridge? The Clifton suspension bridge was opened in 1864
Clifton was completed by a different engineer after his death, and I read that the steel ties intended for Clifton, were used in The Royal Albert Bridge. So some claim Clifton others Royal Albert, but I guess it depends on your point of view! Sarah :)
Auto cycle is a motorized bicycle..
🥰🇬🇧
Older than Plymouth but insignificant
No wonder it got retired it must have been glad working 700yrs gives you a crick in the back lol
😂 Sarah :)
Good day Sahra and Andrew. You are always saying that you want feedback to your videos...so here is one from me and I´m looking forward to your answer. You use Patreon to help fund your channel...but what if older viewers ..and I´m sure that there are many..... don´t have enough money left over from their pension or viewers from abroad like me that are not able to transfer money...what do these people do ?....stay well and stay safe.
Thanks for your comment.
It’s a constant challenge to keep our channel running without impacting on our own household budget too much. Our income is low. Unfortunately every video has an element of cost involved. Ad revenue is minimal; your view will give us somewhere between 1/3 and 1/2 US cent, depending how long you watched. That equates to about 1/4p sterling, depending on the exchange rate. We only hope to cover the cost of petrol and parking. That’s still a lot of 1/4p needed, just to meet our costs. We give our time, and other costs like technology and better broadband for free.
Patrons and donations keep the channel going. We feel that if people are paying monthly to help us, we want to show our appreciation by making bonus content for them. We don’t want them to feel taken for granted.
If viewers are unable to help financially, they still have a video for free on UA-cam, most Fridays, and hopefully are thankful we have patrons that can help.
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Sarah :)
Thanks for all the excellent freely available content. Some viewers do not really understand the economic realities!
Thanks for your support! Sarah :)
And it’s top town but people drive by ?!?
An auto cycle has three wheels ie before they were known as trikes
Thanks for that! We were perplexed! Sarah :)
Auto cycle=moped
I'm Cornish too, but there is no border with England given Cornwall is in England. Not sure why you aren't talking about the only fact i.e. that it is the border with Devon
Ah Devon…. The occupied territories!
@@Kualabear02 lol
I'm cornish too, cornwall has a border the tamar, it always has been and always will be. We are a celtic nation with our own language and identity and true cornish like me strive to keep that identity including all paperwork that asks for your origin.
@@adrianbew9641 just makes us look stupid. You can be proud without idiotic nonsense about own country
@@adrianbew9641 I'm not Cornish but I totally agree. Once across the Tamar in Saltash, it isj ust like entering a distinctly different country, and refreshingly so!
Do you need a passport when both of you leave Cornwall?!!!!
Ha! Ha! No, just some money for the toll! Sarah :)
Saltash? Saltash? Where the f*ck is Saltash?!
We call the place SALTMOUTH,just like PLYMOUTH really,get the people to safety and then get GOERINGS luftwaffe back,re flatten both dumps with their takeaway houses and paint spray on the signs etc.Rebuild them without the concrete hell/eyesore fore streets.Get the people back and speed up the traffic and remove all the cameras,oh and send the toll from that eyesore road bridge into Derriford hospital to sort out that mess in there.KEEP ON DRIVING THROUGH I SAY.
Hi Sarah & Andrew, yet another good video. I made a point of crossing the road bridge back in 2020 and went on to visit Brunel's SS Great Britain and Clifton Suspension Bridge. Here in the UK an Autocycle was a bicycle with a small engine fitted, undoubtedly petrol. I remember these from my early youth as below motorcycles and mopeds in the hierarchy of road users. You can see more detail at en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorized_bicycle. The three-wheeled-car interpretation refers to a registration classification in the US for some three wheeled vehicles; with a sit-in cockpit and steering wheel.
Wow! Thanks for the comprehensive answer, Sarah :)