Remains of the Old Swing Bridge

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Remains of the Old Swing Bridge

Image: © Simon Carey Taken: 26 Aug 2012

Opened in 1866 and closed in 1974 for many years the road bridge shared the crossing with a single line tramway that was used to collect shingle from beneath Castle Hill next to the Western Breakwater. The bridge was opened manually by a capstan by workers from British Rail, who owned the bridge, who were employed in the engine sheds which were out of shot to the right. See http://www.ournewhaven.org.uk/page_id__472_path__0p69p72p.aspx for images of the bridge being opened in the 1950s and 60s.

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