Ironbridge Regatta, 25th June 2023

A pictorial stroll beside the River Severn.

A pictorial stroll beside the River Severn.

Reflections from Ironbridge, Sunday 25th June 2023 (Author’s Collection)

Firstly, if I’ve snared any rowing fans by the title of this article (and let’s face facts, considering the size of my audience it’s highly, highly unlikely) but if I have, please accept my apologies as I intended the cover the weekend’s Regatta on the River Severn but it was as busy and hectic as I’ve ever seen this tiny, sleepy town on the banks of the river and so, as you’ll discover shortly, I said hello to a cheerful lion sat on a bridge instead.

As it was far, far too busy and next to zero space in which to capture any meaningful action and the races were disappearing toward Shrewsbury rather than Ironbridge (I’m guessing it’s next to impossible to race through Ironbridge but the images would be spectacular if they did!), I instead ventured on a walk I’ve completed hundreds upon hundreds of times and because I believe I’ve captured a brief glimpse of the splendour and picturesque beauty of Ironbridge once more, I thought I’d present these to you as a pictorial stroll, and I sincerely hope you enjoy.

The one and only image I captured as the rowers depart under the “Albert Edward Bridge” towards Shrewsbury.

Reflections from a “Viewing Platform” as the early afternoon thunder storm approaches.

With St Luke’s Church just visible in the distance, this is the Summer low of the River Severn and as low as I’ve ever seen it, thus allowing for this rarely available view along the river.

Part of what I believe to be Coalbrookdale Viaduct as the river flows to the right and onward to Shrewsbury.

Reflections, Ducks and Ducklings — Part 1.

Reflections, Ducks and Ducklings — Part 2.

“Messing About On The River” (in a Canadian Canoe) — Part 1.

“Messing About On The River” (in a Canadian Canoe) — Part 2.

Up close with the “Grand Old Lady” of Ironbridge — Part 1.

Up close with the “Grand Old Lady” of Ironbridge — Part 2.

Reflections from Ironbridge — Part 1.

Reflections from Ironbridge — Part 2.

Reflections from Ironbridge — Part 3.

Welcome to toytown! And today’s special guest is…….

All the way from the Ironbridge Lions Club and collecting on behalf of their “Silver Across the Bridge” charity campaign. Go on, give him a wave! He’s very friendly!

Memories are made of this apparently. Thanks once again Ironbridge.

Thanks for reading. Please feel free to visit my “UK Travel” library here or alternatively, here are my three most recently published articles from this Summer of 2023:

Pictorial stroll from Bratch Locks to Stourton Locks
15th June 2023.medium.com

Sunshine filled greetings from Ironbridge
Wednesday 14th June, 2023.medium.com

A rolling stone on the Trent and Mersey Canal
Tuesday 13th June 2023.medium.com