In my last post I included pictures of the Carrick-A-Rede rope bridge. There was once another bridge to rival its popularity in Northern Ireland. The seawall, including the Tubular Bridge at The Gobbins in Whitehead/Islandmagee. It was opened in 1902 but closed in the 1950's.
The links below lead to some photographs of The Gobbins and an article on the Antrim coast by the BBC Coast programme. The article is from 2006 and refers to The Gobbins as derelict and forgotten. Thanks to investment and a £6 million project it looks like they may be restored and hopefully opened by 2014. I'm looking forward to testing out my nerves on that walk.
Gobbins restoration project
The Gobbins photos
BBC Coast
Islandmagee
Whitehead Rail and Short History of The Gobbins
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Wow, watching the bridge being erected must have been really great! It was quite a cool bridge. Probably on many postcards back then!
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