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2008-02-12 Strengthening WorksA close up of the new connections for the diagonal bracing, again attached using existing holes.
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2008-02-12 Strengthening WorksA close up of the horizontal and diagonal bracing connection to the central arched rib.
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2008-03-12 The Story of Brabyns & Iron BridgeTutor Judith Wilshaw explains the history of Wright's Folly during a field trip on the Story of Brabyns and Iron Bridge course. (Arthur Procter)
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2008-03-12 The Story of Brabyns & Iron BridgeA group from the popular Story of Brabyns and Iron Bridge eduction course visit the bridge during restoration. (Arthur Procter)
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2008-03-12 The Story of Brabyns & Iron BridgeParticipants in the Story of Brabyns and Iron Bridge education course learn from from tutor Judith Wilshaw during a field trip. (Arthur Procter)
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2008-04-02 Gas Main Rerouting / First SHS InstallationNational Grid's contractor has bee carrying out preparatory work in advance of the first SHS being installed.
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2008-04-02 Gas Main Rerouting / First SHS InstallationA view from beneath the bridge showing where the SHS will soon be placed.
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2008-04-02 Gas Main Rerouting / First SHS InstallationThe rings in the outer arched ribs are bolted in place because the ribs were too large to be cast in a single piece. These are all primed filled and ready for their top coat of paint.
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2008-04-02 Gas Main Rerouting / First SHS InstallationThe smaller central arched ribs are cast in in single sections (joined in the middle) and the rings on these are part of the same casting. You can see here where plates have been bonded to the bottom arch of the rib to strengthen it.
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2008-04-02 Gas Main Rerouting / First SHS InstallationA view of all three arched ribs with their rings on the Rollins Lane side of the river.
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2008-04-02 Gas Main Rerouting / First SHS InstallationA view of all three arched ribs with their rings on the park side of the river. You can see where the plate bonding finishes on the central rib.
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2008-04-02 Gas Main Rerouting / First SHS InstallationA view of the crane preparing to lift the SHS into position immediately above where this photo is taken from.
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