THESE wonderful old images are all part of former Gazette photographer David Ireland's collection.
They give a wonderful insight into the Severn Crossing as seen through the eye of a photographer's lens.
The sheer size of the units put into the construction of the bridge is amazing.
If you have any old photographs from the Gazette patch please email them to matthew.holmes@newsquest.co.uk
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