Image thanks to Joy Pixley
It was the burden of history that weighed heavily upon the Bridge Tollar. It had seen its fair share of life and if truth be told it was just about feed up with the way history had treated it.
It was held responsible for the Barbarian hordes in the fifteenth century invading and pillaging the Castle Tollar. It lived a life of regret for it knew there would have been no pillaging and chances were the women of the castle might have stood a fighting chance against the barbarian hordes.
In the eighteenth century the duel between the white Prince Casper and his nemesis the black Prince Rupert had been fought up its good self. The bridge liked Casper and what a shame when Rupert’s shot sent him tumbling over the battlements in the icy river.
Life was such a disappointment. Now they wanted to make it part of the Grand Prix circuit. Would the indignities ever end it sighed?
Written for: https://flashfictionforaspiringwriters.wordpress.com/2016/10/31/fffaw-challenge-week-of-november-1-2016/
Morpethroad 
Nice how you personalized the bridge through a time capsule. Good story.
Thanks Joy
Such an indignity …Grand Prix indeed…
Yes indeed Jen, thanks for stopping by.
You’re welcome my friend. 💙
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It is great how you gave the bridge human feelings and made it “come alive.” Makes me wonder if that is how old bridges would really feel if they could talk. Great story, Michael!
Thank you Joy, have a good day.
You also have a good day Michael!
…and now duel between racing drivers! Terrific tale Michael.
My story is called The Stranger
Thanks Keith.
Great tone of voice! Wonderful read! 🙂
Thank you SW appreciate you stopping by.
Ohhh, I’d love to see those Formula cars fly over that bridge! Good story!
Thanks Loretta.
Hehehe nice and interesting tale.
Thank you so much.
Great idea to give the bridge a voice, and I liked the little slices of history. Excellent.
Thank you Iain.
stately bridges like dignified stately gentlemen, never old just dignified, felt it through your words!
Thank you so much, appreciate you stopping by.
Now bridge, you must know that you can’t be responsible for other peoples action, and think of all the good people that you have helped over the centuries 🙂🙂🙂
Yes good point Michael
🙂 Great tale!
Ellespeth
Thank you Ellespeth