Footbridge over the Irwell

Introduction

The photograph on this page of Footbridge over the Irwell by Bill Boaden as part of the Geograph project.

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Footbridge over the Irwell

Image: © Bill Boaden Taken: 21 Jan 2012

The Irwell Sculpture Trail uses this bridge. A former suspension bridge on this site collapsed on 12 April 1831, caused by soldiers marching in step across it.

Images are licensed for reuse under creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0

Image Location

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Latitude
53.496036
Longitude
-2.270233