https://www.sankeyphotoarchive.uk/collection/view/?id=1950

no.392

Walney Bridge Under Construction

1905-1908

Looking west along the partially built Walney Bridge covered in building materials. The men are carrying out a variety of construction tasks though several pause to watch the camera. Across on Walney there is the recently constructed St Mary the Virgin's Church and to its left, the previous church from 1852. The James Dunn Park is to the right.

https://www.sankeyphotoarchive.uk/collection/view/?id=1950

no.392

Walney Bridge Under Construction

1905-1908

Looking west along the partially built Walney Bridge covered in building materials. The men are carrying out a variety of construction tasks though several pause to watch the camera. Across on Walney there is the recently constructed St Mary the Virgin's Church and to its left, the previous church from 1852. The James Dunn Park is to the right.

Location: Walney North, Walney South and Barrow Island, Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria Archives Reference: BDB 86/1/92
Sankey Number: 392

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Album Number: Album 13 300-500 and early 3000

Page Number: 11

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Sankey Number Image Title Location Image Taken Description
391 Walney Bridge under construction Showing workmen laying the tram lines at the Walney end of the bridge
392    Walney Bridge under construction Lotrs of workmen. Looking towards Walney from an opening span. Both Walney churches visible.
393 Walney Bridge under construction Lots of workmen, Looking towards Barrow from an opening span.
394    Walney Bridge under construction Looking towards a central span, lots of workmen looking at the camera.
395    Walney Bridge under construction Looking towards Walney from the Barrow end . Workmen laying tram lines. Horses and carts.
396 Walney Bridge under construction Lotrs of workmen. Looking towards Walney from an opening span. One Walney church visible.
397    Walney Bridge under construction Looking towards a central span, lots of workmen. Barrels on the road. Two churches on Walney.
398    On Walney Bridge Lots of workmen looking at the camera, view towards Barrow from an opening span.