Tees Transporter Bridge
Thought it was about time I took some new photographs of the Tees Transporter Bridge (my previous shots earned a handsome 'exclusive rights' fee!).
Whenever I see this famous structure I'm reminded of an interview that actor/comedian Terry Scott gave some years ago – I think it was on Michael Parkinson's BBC TV chat show.
If I recall correctly, Terry was explaining how he'd been performing in a local panto and was heading back to his 'digs' via the bridge. It was dark and he wasn't quite sure about how the bridge worked. Seemingly, the gondola was on the opposite bank when Terry turned up, but he drove on regardless. Needless to say, his car went over the edge and ended up in some kind of steel safety net (at least that's the story as I remember it!).
Tees Transporter Bridge
Thought it was about time I took some new photographs of the Tees Transporter Bridge (my previous shots earned a handsome 'exclusive rights' fee!).
Whenever I see this famous structure I'm reminded of an interview that actor/comedian Terry Scott gave some years ago – I think it was on Michael Parkinson's BBC TV chat show.
If I recall correctly, Terry was explaining how he'd been performing in a local panto and was heading back to his 'digs' via the bridge. It was dark and he wasn't quite sure about how the bridge worked. Seemingly, the gondola was on the opposite bank when Terry turned up, but he drove on regardless. Needless to say, his car went over the edge and ended up in some kind of steel safety net (at least that's the story as I remember it!).