Redman Swing Bridge 185, Leeds and Liverpool Canal
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Redman Swing Bridge 185, Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Image: © Dr Neil Clifton Taken: 15 Apr 1973
On the Leeds and Liverpool, there are no locks between Gargrave and the top of Five Rise at Bingley, but there are many swing bridges which have to be opened. They vary in the effort required: some can be easily moved by a woman, but others may be heavy enough to require two strong men.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.910243
Longitude
-1.987025