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no.207

Walney Bridge. The Opening Span

1907-1908

Walney Bridge nearing the end of its construction with the bascules being finished in the raised position. Dolphins almost completed. Steelworks chimneys behind. Ferry just visible to left hand side through the bridge.

https://www.sankeyphotoarchive.uk/collection/view/?id=2004

no.207

Walney Bridge. The Opening Span

1907-1908

Walney Bridge nearing the end of its construction with the bascules being finished in the raised position. Dolphins almost completed. Steelworks chimneys behind. Ferry just visible to left hand side through the bridge.

Location: Walney Channel, Walney North, Walney Island, Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria Archives Reference: BDB 86/1/145
Sankey Number: 207

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Album Number: Album 01 1-333

Page Number: 27

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201    Walney Bridge Bascules Bridge partly opened, ironworks in background
202    Walney Channel, Regatta Sailing boats, 3 children on shore looking to Barrow
203    Walney Channel Sailing boats, 3 children on shore looking to Barrow
204    Walney Channel Sailing boats, 3 children on shore looking to Barrow
205    Walney Bridge and Ferries Well dressed people leaving passenger ferry
206    Walney Bridge View to opening section, shipyard buildings behind
207    Walney Bridge. The Opening Span Bascules fully opened, ironworks beyond
208    Walney Bridge and Channel Steam boat from stern of boat in front, 4 lifebelts