Christchurch Priory Church
The eastern end of Christchurch Priory Church, overlooking the mill stream in Dorset, UK, underwent a restoration a few years ago. There was no documentation of the original gargoyles, and several had worn away with age. A local newspaper asked the public for suggestions on what should replace them. A local engineer, Donald Bailey (inventor of the Bailey Bridge), and an NHS COVID nurse were chosen. The gargoyle of Sir Donald Bailey can be seen with his head through a section of a Bailey Bridge.
Christchurch Priory Church
The eastern end of Christchurch Priory Church, overlooking the mill stream in Dorset, UK, underwent a restoration a few years ago. There was no documentation of the original gargoyles, and several had worn away with age. A local newspaper asked the public for suggestions on what should replace them. A local engineer, Donald Bailey (inventor of the Bailey Bridge), and an NHS COVID nurse were chosen. The gargoyle of Sir Donald Bailey can be seen with his head through a section of a Bailey Bridge.