L1590 - Constructing the bridge over the River Soar, Leicester

L1590 - Constructing the bridge over the River Soar, Leicester
L1590 - Constructing the bridge over the River Soar, Leicester
L1590 - Constructing the bridge over the River Soar, Leicester
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L1590 - Constructing the bridge over the River Soar, Leicester
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L1590 - Construction of the girder 'bridge over canal, Bedehouse Meadows', Leicester (S.W.A. Newton's notes). The lattice work iron parapet is a typical feature of the London Extension. Note the steam powered crane at work on the bridge. This section of the line (Contract No.2 Leake to Aylestone) was built by Henry Lovatt of Wolverhampton between 1894-1899.


British Railways - S. W. A. Newton Collection

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S.W.A. Newton
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L1590.tif
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IM&ICT - RC
Original media type: Glass plate negative
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