algy Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 Navvies working in the cutting at Acton Grange. Navvies at near Trafford Bridge with a barrow lift drawn by a horse. A barrow road being prepared at Mill Bank, note the size of the 'barrows'. Barrow road on the Construction of the Manchester Ship Canal, god help the navvy if the rope snaps. Barrow Run At Irlam. Digging spoil from the bed of Barton lock interior. Building Barton Aquaduct. Barton Aquaduct Construction work in progress. No handrails on the staircase then, (bottom left). Barton Aqueduct approach after the collapse showing where the water escaped. Barton Aqueduct under construction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazj Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 Nice photos as ever Algy.... thanks BTW, I will be seeing Dave Darlington next week; I will pass on your regards, but you will need to pm me your second name again!! Baz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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