https://www.sankeyphotoarchive.uk/collection/view/?id=2039

no.301

Walney Bridge Opening Ceremony

30 Jul 1908

View of men and women on the raised platform with crowds standing below, Barrow Island Ward. Man holds cut ribbon and a big switch is there to operate the bridge.

https://www.sankeyphotoarchive.uk/collection/view/?id=2039

no.301

Walney Bridge Opening Ceremony

30 Jul 1908

View of men and women on the raised platform with crowds standing below, Barrow Island Ward. Man holds cut ribbon and a big switch is there to operate the bridge.

Location: Walney Bridge, Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria Archives Reference: BDB 86/1/179
Sankey Number: 301

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