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Footbridge between Henhurst lock & the old power station
Footbridge between Henhurst lock & the old power station
Photo: Tim Cooke
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Item #: 29591
The first photo is taken from the BBC programme from 1972 'Nairn Across Britain' where the architectural critic Ian Nairn traveled from Worsley to Leeds.

As you can see, the canal went under and through to somewhere. On the second pic, you can see it is now sealed off.
Does anyone have any clues as to the original destination under the bridge.

Comment by: Albert. on 24th July 2017 at 11:36

Tim. Didn't it go on towards Wigan Pier?. Is it the old West Wood power station that you are referring to?.

Comment by: Canalman on 24th July 2017 at 14:14

This used to link to the River Douglas as a feeder for water when required. It wasn't a navigable stretch.

Comment by: Tim Cooke on 24th July 2017 at 19:08

Ah, thank you gents for the comments. Canalman, much appreciated. :)

Comment by: Dostaf on 24th July 2017 at 22:39

Loading basin for the earlier power station.

Douglas feed outlet visible on modern photo, just to right of sheet piling, as well as old image

Comment by: AH on 26th July 2017 at 21:04

This was the wharf entrance to deakins preserve works in 1920s&30s later the site was used by delmo car spares , river douglas runs at the back of the site

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