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2008-06-06 Modern Intervention225 viewsThe old handrails and parapet posts, straightened and painted but otherwise completely original.
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2008-03-12 The Story of Brabyns & Iron Bridge224 viewsA 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 Bridge224 viewsParticipants 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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2008-02-12 Strengthening Works223 viewsA 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 Bridge222 viewsTutor 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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2008-05-06 Second SHS Installed222 viewsSalford Iron Works in brilliant white.
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2008-04-02 Gas Main Rerouting / First SHS Installation221 viewsA close up of the dated apex of the bridge. Notice the pock markings on the bolt heads. These are original and must have been done in the Salford Iron Works during trial assembly.
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2008-05-16 Wing Walls and Rails221 viewsRailings on the Rollins Lane side of the bridge have been repaired and painted too.
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2008-02-08 3d Design220 viewsA screen capture from an early version of the 3d design for the new internal parapets.
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2008-04-02 Gas Main Rerouting / First SHS Installation220 viewsAnother view of all three arched ribs with the new bracing tying them all together and using the holes for the orginal tie rods.
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2008-05-16 Wing Walls and Rails220 viewsThe wing walls have been pointed and the railings repaired.
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2008-02-12 Strengthening Works219 viewsA view of the new bracing across the full width of the bridge.
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