My final bridge in this project was the David Livingstone Memorial Bridge at Blantyre. David Livingstone was born nearby. He is important to Malawians because he actively fought the slavers in the 19th century in Africa. So it felt fitting for this to be my final bridge.
There has been a bridge on the site of this bridge since the middle of the 19th century. this is at least the third bridge. This one dates from 1999. It crosses the Clyde and gives a lovely view of the weir.
This is at least the third bridge. This one dates from 1999. It crosses the Clyde and gives a lovely view of the weir.
The Birthplace Museum nearby is well worth a visit. Newly refurbished, it tells the story of David Livingstone in the context of life in Scotland and in Africa at the time.