The Monday Group

Voluntary rights of way workers in Sussex

Chailey Bridge

The Bridge at Chailey was constructed in Autumn 1997 (for construction details, hover over each photo below). For a better image of each stage, pick a photo.

First side of bridge being bolted together
Two sides of the bridge are linked
Alternate view showing further joints and alfresco ambience
The bridge in its storage area, with a few more tweaks to come
Disassembled bridge on way to site
First the old bridge has to be removed
in stages - dilapidated but not light!
Getting there
just a plank now
Constructing a platform for the "underdogs"
Rescuing the access bridge after it was swept away
Almost ready. Note concrete block ready form new bridge on far bank
The first side is reconstructed
Overcome with fatigue, the team rest
The second side almost complete
One side bridges the gap. Whew, it reaches
Getting it level
Bridge side tethered. Underdog (underneath worker) in action
Two sides in position with some connecting timbers being secured
Bridge skeleton from an angle
The decking consisting of timbers made into a mini-bowstring beam is in place. Twilight!
In the twilight, the bridge is tested
Two members inspect the bridge on another day
Chailey Bridge
A somewhat Dilapidated bridge in Summer 1997

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The Monday Group
c/o 33 Church Mead
Keymer
Hassocks
BN6 8BW

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You can also donate by sending a cheque made out to “Monday Group” at the following address:

The Monday Group
c/o 33 Church Mead
Keymer
Hassocks
BN6 8BW