Me and The Bridge
Bridge history exhibition at the Pylon Lookout
Bridge View from the Pylon
Fantastic Harbour View from the Pylon
Cheaper ( and slightly less scary) than the Bridge Walk
The Most Beautiful Harbour in the World
My darling mother called it " My uncle's bridge" because he was a foreman in one of the workshops at Dorman Long steel producers in Middlesbrough that won the contract to build Sydney Harbour Bridge in the 1920s. She recalled being taken to the works as a child to see the Bridge opened ( presumably on film) in 1932. Then in an undreamt of turn of events, she actually got to see the bridge in situ in the 1960s as when she arrived in Sydney as the wife of an RAF officer stationed with the Royal Australian Airforce.
Sunday 18th March 2012 was the 80th anniversary of the Harbour Bridge opening. My beloved 92 year old mother died the very next day.
Oh Cecile. I'm so sorry. I really wish I could write something to give you some solace or comfort. Just know that I'm thinking of you and how devastated you must be. I hope you do find peace again soon. I do know for sure, that just from seeing the photos of you and your mother (here on your blog), that she loved you very much. Carmelxo
ReplyDeletePS Bridges are incredibly strong and connect what would otherwise never be joined. They a lovely metaphor.
I'm so sorry to hear about your Mum. The pictures you posted of her showed what an elegant lady she was. Sending you lots of love. xxx
ReplyDeleteI am so glad your family had a connection to Dorman Long & Co of Middlesbrough .. it makes the whole story of the Sydney Harbour Bridge more real, somehow.
ReplyDeleteLosing a beloved parent, however, is the pits :( Wishing you well at this horrible time.
Cecile,
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear the sad news about your Mother I know you will miss her terribly. Your photos of her in the past depicited such a lovely elegant lady. My thoughts are with you,
take care
Jillx
Oh my dearest Cecile. Have just caught up with your blog and am desperately sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. What a beautiful woman she was, that last photo you posted was gorgeous. Sending you lots and lots of love sweet lady and hope to see you soon xxx
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ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear your news-our thoughs are with you. Please email me from my website as I need your email address and can`t find a link here.
Shirley
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Cecile, Oh I am so sorry to hear about your lovely, lovely Mother, such a lady.
ReplyDeletelots of love T & M xx
WONDERFUL Post.thanks for share..
ReplyDeleteCecile I am so so sorry I have just read that your lovely mother has passed away. You must be absolutely devastated, I'll always remember her on your blog as the most stylish and elegant lady I have ever seen. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
ReplyDeleteMuch love
Jo xx