Hartlake Bridge, Kent
On October 20th 1853, thirty-seven hop-pickers were crossing Hartlake bridge, heading back to where their homes was on the farmer’s cart. But the River Medway was flooded, and while crossing the Bridge the horses became frightened and kicked out at the railings, which broke, and the cart toppled into the river Medway. Whole families were instantly lost.
I took a trip out to the Bridge one day and did some filming. It felt very peaceful and calm . Not what I expected .
I took a trip out to the Bridge one day and did some filming. It felt very peaceful and calm . Not what I expected .
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