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Sunday 14 March 2021

A tale of old Bridge No.16

Hagg Bank swing bridge as it was known 
This picture is from between 1900-1909

It is now known as Bridge No.16



One of our local walks takes in the Poynton section of the Macclesfield Canal and this particular bridge.

Bridge No.16 is contructed of stone and iron and takes a path towards the moorlands of Lyme Park. We do this walk at least once a fortnight. The manually operated Swing bridge has long gone but the stone and Iron structure is still very eye catching.


Liz in the snow on the old bridge


 
 
 


 

6 comments:

Julio Martín Nora said...

Very unique and attractive that old bridge accentuated by that winter atmosphere. Regards Dave

This N That said...

Beautiful Old bridge. I love old structures like that. Makes you wonder about their history. Thanks for sharing

David M. Gascoigne, said...

If the bridge could talk, there would be stories to be told! You will have to photograph the waterfowl, Dave. I remember seeing a Moorhen nesting at the side of a busy canal, during my last visit to the UK. There were all manner of pleasure barges going up and down, but she sat tight, seemingly undeterred by the traffic.

Richard Pegler said...

Great images of what is a very tasteful replacement for a swing bridge, Dave, but far less fun! Possibly not when it's snowing, however.

Stay safe - - - Richard

Sharon Wagner said...

I love your bird header! I always photograph bridges too. My favorite are the massive railroad bridges.

Dave said...

Thank you everyone