Stratford Canal - Bridge 59
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Stratford Canal - Bridge 59
Image: © John M Taken: 18 Apr 2010
The story associated with this relatively mundane concrete bridge as given on a nearby notice. 'In 1957, allegedly in order to reduce the cost of a new road bridge at this place, national and local authorities combined to bring about the abandonment of the derelict canal. Through the vision, vigilance and determination of the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal Society and the Inland Waterways Association that attempt was defeated.' The rest is history with the canal being restored in the 1960s, re-opening in 1964 under the auspices of the National Trust and more recently returned to the custody of British Waterways. This gave encouragement for later re-openings of other abandoned canals.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.222477
Longitude
-1.756951