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A good overview may be found [http://www.movablebridges.org.uk/BridgePage.asp?BridgeNumber=1534&Sender=361 here]. | A good overview may be found [http://www.movablebridges.org.uk/BridgePage.asp?BridgeNumber=1534&Sender=361 here]. | ||
Photos of bridge being swung by eight men [http://www.ournewhaven.org.uk/page_id__472.aspx?path=0p69p72p here]. | |||
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Latest revision as of 20:39, 12 November 2022
in Newhaven Harbour, Sussex.
This was the second of three movable bridges crossing the River Ouse in the harbour, and carried road and rail traffic. It was turned manually by a large capstan at the centre of the bridge.
For a good account of the bridge's design and construction, see here[1].
A good overview may be found here.
Photos of bridge being swung by eight men here.
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