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The New Bridge

 

4 August 2010
Trust Seeks New Bridge Engineer

The Rochester Bridge Trust will shortly be considering tenders from consultancies keen to act as its Bridge Engineer. The new Bridge Engineer will be following in the footsteps of such famous engineers as Sir William Cubitt, Thomas Telford, and Henry Yevele – the medieval architect of London Bridge and Westminster Abbey. . . . More

 
 

Old Bridge Footway and Balustrade

 

30 March 2010
Trust Invests in New Look for Old Bridge Balustrade

The Rochester Bridge Trust, which owns and maintains the A2 crossings across the River Medway, has announced that it will be carrying out major maintenance to the Old Bridge balustrade that will involve closing the pedestrian access to the Old Bridge from 5 April 2010 to allow the work to take place safely. . . . More

 
 

Celure of St. Margaret's, Rainham

 

11 February 2010
Prayers Answered with Restoration of St Margaret's, Rainham

Parishioners at St Margaret's Church in Rainham are praising more than the Lord with the restoration of the 15th-century church's ceiling, completed thanks to a grant from Kent charity the Rochester Bridge Trust. . . . More

 
 

Lee Hughes

 

16 January 2010
Changing of the Guard for the Rochester Bridges

The old and new bridges at Rochester are now in the safe hands of new Bridge Maintenance Manager Lee Hughes following the retirement of fourteen-year veteran caretaker Eric Clive in November. . . . More

 
 

Senior Warden Anne Logan Presents Paul Harriott with Award

 

4 January 2010
30 Years' Dedication to the Community Recognised

Gillingham resident Paul Harriott will shortly be celebrating 30 years of service to the Rochester Bridge Trust. The approach of this impressive milestone was marked by a special lunch at the Bridge Chamber . . . More