A Rivet on an Iron Bridge decays as rust and Lichen encase and encrust it, which will eventually mean it has to be replaced.


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Location: Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England, UK
Photo credit: © Pat Savage / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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