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Iron Bridge Cottage2862 viewsA shot of Iron Bridge Cottage and the bridge with the old gate intact before the estate became a public park. Look at those spikes! New copy from Marple Local History Society Archives added 21 Marc h 2010.
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Iron Bridge Cottage2114 viewsIron Bridge Cottage before the new roof was fitted.
From Marple Local History Society Archives.
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Bailey Bridge Installed1030 viewsThe Bailey Bridge is installed in July 1992. Reg Walters (left), owner of Iron Bridge Cottage, keeps a close watch on the workers.
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Bailey Bridge Installed988 viewsThe Bailey Bridge is installed in July 1992. Notice the sign that says "Horse riding prohibited".
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Bailey Bridge Installed914 viewsThis picture is very interesting. Condemn a bridge as unsafe and then use it to support the Bailey Bridge in the middle while you install it in two halves. Somebody took a huge risk!
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Bailey Bridge Installed868 viewsA shot just after the Bailey Bridge is installed in July 1992. It is this picture that allows us to date the installation precisely.
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Bailey Bridge Installed805 viewsThe Bailey Bridge is installed in July 1992. All shiny and new.
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The Iron Bridge circa 1980796 viewsWe think this picture of the Iron Bridge in Brabyns Park dates from the 1970s or 80s.
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Iron Bridge756 viewsA pre-Bailey Bridge shot of the Iron Bridge in Brabyns Park, date unknown.
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Bailey Bridge Installed752 viewsThe Bailey Bridge is installed in July 1992. The first half of the Bailey Bridge is craned into position.
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Bailey Bridge Installed743 viewsPreparations for installation of the Bailey Bridge in July 1992.
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Iron Bridge and Cottage737 viewsA superb previously unseen photo of Brabyns Park Iron Bridge and Cottage c1890. Such a great picture we've included two close-ups. Look how big the trees were more than 100 years ago!
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