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no.561

Walney Bridge 'Bascule'

1907-1908

Walney Bridge between Walney Island and Barrow under construction. Viewed looking east along the bridge from the Walney side. The bascule is raised and only partially constructed. Horse and cart loaded with large timber beams in foreground. Building materials and equipment cover the approach to the bascule and several workmen can be seen, some working others “discussing” the task at hand. Various buildings and large shipyard crane in distance.

https://www.sankeyphotoarchive.uk/collection/view/?id=2136

no.561

Walney Bridge 'Bascule'

1907-1908

Walney Bridge between Walney Island and Barrow under construction. Viewed looking east along the bridge from the Walney side. The bascule is raised and only partially constructed. Horse and cart loaded with large timber beams in foreground. Building materials and equipment cover the approach to the bascule and several workmen can be seen, some working others “discussing” the task at hand. Various buildings and large shipyard crane in distance.

Location: Walney Island, Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria Archives Reference: BDB 86/1/275
Sankey Number: 561

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Album Number: Album 24 500-770

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565    Dredging Vickers Buccleuch Dock Wharf Dredger Thames Dredger under 150 ton crane in Buccleuch dock. Small steam ship in foreground.
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