Dockwray Footbridge plaque
Introduction
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Dockwray Footbridge plaque
Image: © Ian Taylor Taken: 28 Jun 2017
The plaque states - DOCKWRAY FOOTBRIDGE The bridge was erected in 1993 on the initiative of Kendal Civic Society. It incorporates part of the structure of the former Romney Footbridge, erected in 1907, and is intended to provide access from West Kendal to the Mintsfeet Industrial Estate and to the schools east of the River Kent. The bridge was funded and erected by Cumbria County Council with substantial financial assistance from South Lakeland District Council, Kendal Civic Society Building Preservation Trust, Kendal Town Council, the Frieda Scott Trust, the Brian Lancaster Trust, the Pilgrim Trust and from business and private donations. KENDAL CIVIC SOCIETY See Image for a view of the bridge. Romney Footbridge had been replaced by a road bridge.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.336017
Longitude
-2.744792
