Sue Threader

FICE, pontist, gephyrophile. Historic bridge geek. Sir William Cubitt's greatest fan. Bridge Clerk (Chief Exec) @rochesterbridge Elected Bridgemaster of London

[Sue Threader @CivEngSue]

@Christi47390169 @mongsley No. Rochester Bridge’s lions were sculpted by Henry Charles Fehr. He also sculpted the Rescue of Andromeda outside Tate Britain and lots of war memorials.

[ICE Library @ICELibrary]

Thomas Telford's Grade I listed Menai Bridge opened #OnThisDay 1826. It was the longest suspension bridge in the world at the time. The wooden deck was replaced with steel in 1893 and the wrought iron chains with steel in 1938.

[Sue Threader @CivEngSue]

@BridgesForum

[News 4 Reno @News4Reno]

A portion of a pedestrian bridge in Rochester, New York collapsed when a truck crashed into it Tuesday morning. https://t.co/7h3d5XuOJi

[Illuminated River @IlluminatedRiv]

As night draws in, maintenance work on Illuminated River begins. Our film follows @FMConwayltd’s specialist team of engineers and technicians as they work on the downstream face of the Golden Jubilee Footbridges.

Bridge owner: @citywestminster

🎥© Paul Crawley

[Engineering Council @EngCouncil]

Entries are now being accepted for the The Worshipful Company of Engineers Innovation for All Award which recognises creative engineering-based solutions to help those who are disadvantaged or in poverty: https://t.co/TOxuv0VZhH
#Awards #Engineering #Innovation

[City Bridge Foundation @CityBridgeFndn]

Disability Minister Sir Stephen Timms takes a tour of Tower Bridge and sees how a Victorian built structure can still be accessible to all.

[City Bridge Foundation @CityBridgeFndn]

Paul Martinelli has been elected as the new chairman of the City Bridge Foundation Board, responsible for the charity’s day-to-day governance. Paul, who has previously served as deputy chairman, takes over from Giles Shilson, who has been chairman for three and a half years. Read more: https://t.co/6zJfXX0qLo

[St. John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School @St_JohnFisher]

David O-K has been awarded the Rochester Bridge Trust Harriott 2-year Engineering Scholarship! The Trust will provide David with financial assistance, practical support, and unique enrichment opportunities.
#sjfsixthform #theleaders @rochesterbridgetrust @harriottengineering

[Rochester Bridge @RochesterBridge]

If you'd like to explore our medieval Bridge Chapel, pop in for a visit tomorrow (Wednesday) between 11-4. You can find out more about the history of this building here: https://t.co/a1ab3aBlhp

[Sue Threader @CivEngSue]

Great visit to @BrunelMuseum in Rotherhithe, learning more about the great Marc Brunel and the Thames Tunnel. It closes for refurbishment at the end of the year so make a visit soon. Also reminded me of my children’s favourite Dangermouse villain - Isambard King Kong Brunel!

[Sue Threader @CivEngSue]

@CityBridgeFndn @TheLdnArchives @ICELibrary Could you repost, please? Lots of lovely bridge archives for people to explore.

[City Bridge Foundation @CityBridgeFndn]

Precious archives relating to the history of our bridges will go on public display – many for the first time – in events to be held @TheLdnArchives next month. They include our original Royal Charter from 1282 and old bridge plans and records. Read more: https://t.co/1cQPmh4baw

[Sue Threader @CivEngSue]

@hamishharvey Ugh. How unlucky. We are stopping at every services to blow up the tyre. The travel gods are not smiling on us! Is it ages until the next train?

[Sue Threader @CivEngSue]

Bridge bucket list item ticked off. What a glorious, yet ludicrous, piece of bridge engineering!

[Sue Threader @CivEngSue]

I think Darlington Station is one of my favourite examples of excellent Victorian railway engineering. A triumph of form *and* function for a change.

[Sue Threader @CivEngSue]

Off to Durham for a whole weekend of lovely bridges with the International (Medieval) Bridges Group. What a treat!

[Sue Threader @CivEngSue]

I’m on my way home from my second engagement since being elected as Bridgemaster of London. A very nice dinner as principal guest of the Guildable Manor of Southwark - and I even had to give a toast in Latin! @CityBridgeFndn

[Sue Threader @CivEngSue]

@ICELibrary @ICE_engineers @BridgesForum @bridge_raters And Gravesend Town Pier

[Bd&e @bdebridgeweb]

“Processes matter,” says auditor to DOT responsible for #bridge that collapsed because of oversight lapse. https://t.co/HA1WitqWMl via @bdebridgeweb #bridgeengineering #inspections #USA