Bridge birthday sees sky light up
THE skies above Saltash were lit up in spectacular fashion when the 150th anniversary of the Royal Albert Bridge was marked.
A series of events over the bank holiday weekend celebrated the creation of Isambard Kingdom Brunel's iconic bridge.
The railway bridge is widely regarded as being an engineering masterpiece.
The highlight for most was the spectacular firework display over the bridge, which connects Devon and Cornwall.
Other events included a balloon parade, and a Victorian-themed fun day.
Shane Scott witnessed the firework display.
"Having seen fireworks displays all over the world over several decades, for me this was one of the very finest I have witnessed," said Mr Scott who lives in North Road West.
"Short, brilliantly choreographed, and building to a truly spectacular ending – all framed by the silhouette of the Brunel's engineering masterpiece. Wow!"
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by john coad, cornwall
Wednesday, May 06 2009, 3:13PM
“It's a shame some people missed out.... but lets give the local firm, Celebration Pyrotechnics, the credit they deserve for such an awesome display. Well done to all the organisers to such a fabulous event!”
by Shelia Coad, cornwall
Tuesday, May 05 2009, 9:34PM
“Well done to Celebration Pyrotechnics for such a wonderful display!
We had a super weekend and enjoyed watching the fireworks again on u-tube.
Thanks to the event organisers for their efforts, we greatly enjoyed our early morning walk across the bridge.”
by X, PLYMOUTH/SALTASH!
Tuesday, May 05 2009, 7:44PM
“PLYMOUTH IS A BUNCH OF SCABS, IT WAS A FUCKING SALTASH EVENT, SO WHY ARE YOU MOANING!!! I HATE PLYMOUTH, WISH IT WOULD SINK!!!”
by Laura, saltash
Tuesday, May 05 2009, 3:12PM
“reply to WTF
How can you say the we shoudl lighten up and we are anti-plymouth!!
Look at what all your plymothians are writing!! They are the anti-saltash/cornwall. Jelousy is another word for it”
by John, Plymouth
Tuesday, May 05 2009, 8:44AM
“Brilliant. Well done Saltash. Where were you PCC? Did you forget? Shame on you.
Its not too late though. PCC could organise another one as well. How about in September for the 150th anniversary of Brunels death. A fitting tribute..”
by Matt, Plymouth
Tuesday, May 05 2009, 8:05AM
“Fantastic. Who says 'no publivity'? I saw on the BBC no less. Looked it up, went by train on Saturday to Saltash, and had a brillient time. Just excellent.”
by WTF, BUDO
Tuesday, May 05 2009, 12:29AM
“We had the most fantastic view of the best fireworks we think we have ever seen, from our patio, plymouth side. The display was better than any firework competition that has ever been on at the Hoe. But i have to agree with people that dont spend all there life on the web, that it was not publicised as much as it could of been. And Saltash please lighten up, i cant believe you are so anti-plymouth, you have your bad sides of town too, and your drunken yoboos on weekends down fore st and the waterfront, You are not immune!!”
by Arnie, Ply
Monday, May 04 2009, 10:00PM
“Without hat bridge is there'd be nothing to keep you blooming Cornish on your own side, that's always cause for celebration! Yee Ha!”
by Plymouth Taxpayer, Plymouth
Monday, May 04 2009, 9:18PM
“It's time that Saltash started to pay their council tax to Plymouth. They're happy to freeload from the city when it suits them but don't want to pay. How very Cornish.”
by sarah, saltash
Monday, May 04 2009, 6:14PM
“like what has been said Plymouth council should have organised something on their side instead of relying on a town the size of Saltash to make the effort and do everything at their expense and effort. Well done Saltash I say.”