algy Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 Many of these photograph?s may be available from the Warrington Museum/Library and will be of far superior quality to those viewed here. 1912. Constructing the new bridge alongside the old Victoria Bridge with possibly the very first 'Tower Crane' in warrington. 1912. Building Warringtons new bridge. 1913. June, The first half of the bridge nearing completion. 1912. Making piles in a Mersey Street work yard for the new bridge. 1913. The new single arch bridge being built alongside the old Victoria bridge. 1913. The New Bridge completed. 1915. 7th April. testing the new Bridge with tramcars steam rollers and people. 1913. 7th July. King George V & Queen Mary, the King opened the New Bridge by pressing an electric button. 1913. July 11th. King George V & Queen Mary crossing Bank Quay Bridge. 1913. The Royal procession leaving Crosfields by car. 1913. July 11th. The Royal visit. 1913. July 11th. The Royal Procession enter Sankey Street. 1913. Warringtons first motorised fire engine. 1914.Warringtons first motorised fire engine in action at a fire in T. M. Wests Arpley Corn Mill, the corner of the 'Packet House Inn can be seen right of picture. 1911. Warringtons last milk house in Upper Bank Street. 1911. Looking up Buttermarket Street towards the town centre . 1911. Petrol for sale by the can at Garlands shop in Bridge Street, the sign on the left is advertising the new site for Freeman Hardy & Willis, many of the older people of Warrington will remember their shoe shop on Bridge Street, now long gone. 1910. Wilderspool railway crossing, featuring the old & the new. 1910. An Express train rattling through the Wilderspool crossings. 1910. A smart Warrington Postman. 1910. The Railway Public House in Latchford village. 1894. Jan1st. Warrington dignitaries assemble on the SS. Helvetia for the official opening of the Manchester Ship Canal, the houses are in Ellesmere Road. 1890s' Mr Boothroyd ( that's what the nameplate says anyway) and his helper entertains the public with his barrel organ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 I think the reflection of the new bridge is fantastic. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 No bullet proof car needed for the royal visit then eh I've noticed how everyone used to wear hats. The men always seemed to wear caps either when they were working or out an about and the ladies often wore hats too when out and about. Was this just to hide their grotty hair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Sid Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 Had to chuckle at the weight testing of the bridge, wonder what would have happened to all those on it if it had collapsed, apart from getting wet that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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