Moore Lane swingbridge, open, from the east
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Moore Lane swingbridge, open, from the east
Image: © Christine Johnstone Taken: 13 Apr 2013
Ready for the passing of a westbound ship along the Manchester Ship Canal. The taller brick tower provided the hydraulic power for the bridge mechanism, the shorter tower contains the control room.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.363238
Longitude
-2.635298