The Widnes-Runcorn Transporter Bridge crossed the river Mersey and Manchester Ship Canal linking the towns of Runcorn and Widnes. It was completed in 1905, it was Britain's first transporter bridge and the largest of its type ever built in the world. It continued in use until 1961 when it was replaced by a through arch bridge, which is now known as the Silver Jubilee Bridge, Seen here, The transporter bridge was then demolished. This small section is all that remains of the Widnes side of the bridge.
If you have a couple of minutes to watch this old footage, it shows the bridge in operation landing at Widnes. If you pay special attention to the last ten seconds you will probably be able to recognise the small building here in my shot, it has distinctive small spires on its roof. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOR8qd6OduM
Great shot, Lee looks like you picked a nice day to visit. I will say this very quietly, as it shows my age, but I can remember traveling on the Transporter as a very young child. One set of Grandparents lived over in Runcorn.
What puzzled me, because I thought it was a ferry, was how it got over the wall of the Manchester Ship Canal in the middle.
Nice composition. The paving and cobbles and the little stone building are so attractive, you can imagine it leading on. Good lead onto the bridge view.
What puzzled me, because I thought it was a ferry, was how it got over the wall of the Manchester Ship Canal in the middle.