Newarke Bridge in Leicester

Introduction

The photograph on this page of Newarke Bridge in Leicester by Mat Fascione as part of the Geograph project.

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Newarke Bridge in Leicester

Image: © Mat Fascione Taken: 24 May 2026

Crossing the 'Mile Straight' section of the Grand Union Canal, it was officially opened on October 24, 1898.

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Image Location

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Latitude
52.631099
Longitude
-1.142421