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The River Severn Atcham Bridge the camera is mounted on the side of The Mytton and Mermaid Hotel, by kind permission of proprietors. The first bridge built at Atcham over the river Severn (England's longest river) was constructed between 1200 and 1222 by the Abbot of Lilleshall. The Abbot demanded a Toll of One Penny for every laden cart which passed over the bridge. This lead to a legal dispute with the Townspeople of Shrewsbury. A gentleman by the name of Leland passed over the bridge at Atcham in 1540 which he described as "a fayre stone bridge on the Severn to pass towards the Roman remains of Wroxeter". During the Civil War in 1642 there was a stone bridge at Atcham comprising 18 arches. This bridge was fortified by the Royalists. In 1768 the bridge was destroyed by ice and the magnificent disused bridge, which is still standing, was constructed by John Gwynne, a famous Shrewsbury architect. The present bridge at Atcham was constructed in 1929.
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added: 23rd Apr 2012
posted by: Angling Trust
Here's a round up of recent stories from the Angling Trust
1. Angling for Scouts - great initiative to get more youngsters into fishing.
More HERE.
2.... Continue reading
added: 19th Apr 2012
posted by: Severn River Trust
The Environment Agency have requested our assistance by calling in any abstraction or irrigation going on in the red restricted catchments, see the map on our web site http://severnriverstrust.com/2012/04/important-notice-abstraction-restrictions/).... Continue reading
added: 22nd Feb 2012
posted by: Angling Trust
If you have been reading or watching both local and national media over the last couple of weeks you will have seen that the Angling Trust have been getting great coverage on two of our campaigns which... Continue reading
added: 20th Feb 2012
posted by: Atlantic Salmon Trust
The Ocean Silver Conference probably raised more questions than it answered. The most common point made by conference participants was "OK, we've seen the problems at sea. Now, what are we going to do... Continue reading
added: 21st Nov 2011
posted by: Severn River Trust
Thanks to everyone who came along to the conference.
A full report, including Pod Casts from the speakers cen be seen on our web site.
added: 13th Nov 2011
posted by: Severn River Trust
Please note that we are now oversubscribed for the Severn Fisheries Conference and due to fire and health and safety regulations will be unable to accept any further registrations.
There will be no admittance... Continue reading
added: 28th Sep 2011
posted by: Atlantic Salmon Trust
'OCEAN SILVER'
The AST's conference is about what happens to our salmon in the Atlantic Ocean - where their food is plentiful & where it is scarce, where salmon go to feed, what they eat (and... Continue reading
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