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Vauxhall Bridge
<googlemap lat="51.448391" lon="-2.611399"> 51.446559, -2.611914, Vauxhall Bridge </googlemap>
To Bristol Docks: Cumberland Road
To Ashton Junction: Cumberland Siding
History
This grade II listed bridge is 270ft long. It was opened in 1900 by the Lady Mayoress of Bristol. It was manufactured by John Lysaghts and cost £10,000. It was originally a swing bridge, but is now fixed in position.
1980s
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A couple of Class 37s top and tail a special heading for the Bristol Wine Fair in 1984. © Geoff Hartland -
46443 heads towards Vauxhall Bridge on 21.9.85. © Dave Higson -
Then heads off towards Ashton Swing Bridge. © Dave Higson
2003
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A view of the railway running alongside the River Avon. This is the view looking towards Ashton Swing Bridge. © Andy Spencer -
This is the view towards Bristol Docks. © Andy Spencer
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