St Olaves, River Waveney from Old Postcards

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St Olaves, River Waveney

The River Waveney flows north easterly for 22 miles until it merges with the Yare at Breydon Water. About 9 miles from Yarmouth is St Olaves and spanning the river is a iron suspension bridge carrying the road that links Norfolk with Suffolk. Just above the bridge is the entrance to the ' New Cut ' opened in 1844. The cut is 2.5 miles long and connects with the Yare just below Reedham, it saves craft having go via Breydon Water to reach the Yare.

1905

The suspension bridge at St Olaves is the third on this site, it was built in 1847, the first bridge at this point was built in 1512, the second bridge was built in 1768.

On the Waveney, St Olaves. pm1935

1935

The scene, 30 years later than above, has not changed much.

2003

The bridge was strengthened in 196o, traffic lights are now in operation. The headroom at average high water is 8ft 4ins. ( 2.5 mtrs ).