The bridge significantly improved the route for gold miners seeking their fortune. The bridge name actually came from an older miner, Jack (John) Clark, who came up with name, 'The Edith Cavell Bridge', in recognition of the well known British nurse, who was executed in 1915 by German soldiers for assisting the 200 Allied soldiers escape into Netherlands from Belgium. Although this suggestion was not popular with the council, he took the initiative and painted 'Edith Cavell Bridge' on the bridge and the name eventually stuck.
Hover your mouse over the image to zoom.
Use the mouse wheel to increase or decrease the zoom level.
Queenstown-Edith Cavell Bridge, Shotover River
Tags:
Albums:
Postcard Details:
Date Taken:
None Shown
Location:
Queenstown
Province:
Otago
Country:
New Zealand
Publisher:
Gladys Goodall
Photographer:
Gladys Goodall
Photographers Card ID:
None Shown