Bridge and former toll site near Winson Green, Birmingham
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Bridge and former toll site near Winson Green, Birmingham
Image: © Roger Kidd Taken: 26 Aug 2010
Close to Winson Green Junction, this is Thomas Telford's "new" main line, looking north-west towards Smethwick and Wolverhampton. The cast iron bridge made by the Horseley Company in Tipton is dated 1848 and is Grade II listed. Telford widened and straightened Brindley's meandering route, and provided towpaths on both sides. The island is all that remains of a canal toll office. This was a very dull drizzly day. The minor blemish on the image was caused by a small water droplet on the lens. Interesting alternative view: Image]
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Image Location
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52.491699
Longitude
-1.943548