History of VDL and Tasmania -- 0021 The Myth of Daniel Herbert and the Ross Bridge

The convict stonemason Daniel Herbert is widely acknowledged as the person who is principally responsible for the carvings which adorn the arch stones of Ross Bridge. But where did this claim originate from? And is it accurate? This video examines the topic, and it comes to some surprising conclusions about the role which Daniel Herbert played in the construction of the Ross Bridge. For other videos of mine on the history of Van Diemen's Land and Tasmania, please be sure to subscribe to my channel:    / @catagunyah