Barton Road Bridge and Swing Aqueduct ? 1978
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Barton Road Bridge and Swing Aqueduct ? 1978
Image: © Alan Murray-Rust Taken: Unknown
Taken during one of the Mersey Ferries regular cruises along the Manchester Ship Canal. Looking back after passing through. The road bridge is already being swung back in favour of road traffic. The whole complex of bridge, aqueduct and control tower is Listed Grade II*.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.47488
Longitude
-2.351909