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Uploaded by on May 2, 2007

100 year old swing road bridge on the Manchester Ship Canal.

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  • Fantastic!

    I came from Stockton heath. now in Devon. My brother and I had a ride on that bridge when I was about 5years old thats 52years ago.Great memories of the canal in its hey day. Thanks alot for the video. One thing I always wanted to know, how are they powered? any ideas.

  • Originally I think they were powered by steam, but nowadays I'm not sure.

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  • the oldest swinger in town

  • 20 years ago i used to stay on the bridge whilst in turned. But you're right - not anymore.

  • Forty years ago they'd let you ride, but not now.

  • Oh well try again.

    Fantastic!

    Great to see the swing bridge again I was born in Stockton Heath. My brother and I had a ride on that very bridge when I was about five years old thats 57 years ago (Now in Devon). Great memories of the canal in its hey day. Thanks allot.

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