(Apologies for poor spelling in previous blog).
Above is a photo taken in the Shrub Hill area of Worcester showing a viaduct carrying the Worcester to Hereford rail-line over a section of the Birmingham to Wocester canal, an unusual feature of the viaduct being the hole in the viaduct above the archway giving access through for the road below. A nearby information board (Worcester is well endowed with these) states that the ‘hole’ was there to save on the expense of bricks without compromising the strength of the viaduct and to improve its balance. Through the main arch can be seen the towpath/public right of way and on the opposite bank of the canal a linear nature area. Just visible through the road arch and on the left a bit of a very interesting neighbourhood garden is visible.