Poet's Bridge and WATW

The name 'Poet's Bridge' sounds so romantic but the real story is that

the bridge was paid for (150 pounds in 1883) by a bet on a horse named 'The Poet'.

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Poet's Bridge and WATW

The romantically named 'Poet's Bridge'  in Pukekura Park was actually bought with money won on a horse name 'The Poet' in 1883. Click here for some interesting history of Pukekura Park.

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poet's bridge

This is "Poet's Bridge"

The bridge was paid for with winnings bet on a horse called "Poet".

Not quite as romantic as you thought, is it?!

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This is "Poet's Bridge"

The bridge was paid for with winnings bet on a horse called "Poet".

Not quite as romantic as you thought, is it?!