The Old Swing Bridge

Can still swing with a bit of help
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Started: 16th Jul 2019 at 22:56
Last edited by FAT MICK: 16th Jul 2019 at 22:57:22


How did they tie the strap on in the first place?
Replied: 17th Jul 2019 at 00:01

They would have put it on when they came across it, at one time all these swing bridges had chains on them that where connected to the bridge and the canal bank and hung down into the water that you could pull
Replied: 17th Jul 2019 at 06:46


Whereabouts is that, Mick?
Replied: 17th Jul 2019 at 08:00

Appley Bridge Joanne, there are two still used by the farmers which when not in use must be left open to canal boaters, and one more which was replaced with a new metal one a few years ago, which is for pedestrians and is left open, so boaters must stop and open it then close it again when they have sailed past
Replied: 17th Jul 2019 at 08:38


Your educating us again Mick, I've seen the bridge but never working
Replied: 17th Jul 2019 at 09:48


Thanks, Mick, I’ve seen the metal one for pedestrians, but not seen the other two in use. A great little video.
Replied: 17th Jul 2019 at 16:07
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