What a blast! My grandparents used to live in Urmston when I was a kid & my Grandad used to take me to these two bridges every Sunday morning & we used to feed Ned the horse along the way then go & see the aquaduct swing for the sunday morning boats on the ship canal. When I was 15, I crossed the duct on the outside of the frame all the way across, dodgy, eh? I am 44 now and I live in New Zealand but I've always remembered the bridges at Barton Dock. thanx for posting, u brought memories alive:)
Resolution1441 I lived in Eccles n my stepdad was from urmston. My grandad walked half way on that bridge n stood there while it turned. Your not allowed to do that today for health n safety. It’s a nightmare when that bridge gets stuck but you don’t have to wait. If your a local you’ll probably know, just head to centenary way and cross there. Oh btw, have you ever noticed there is a ship on both the Manchester United and the Manchester city badges? The entire ship canal was built to avoid Liverpool’s shipping costs. Essentially we were saying we can ship our own goods now! Hehe 😉
Victorian Manchester must have been a fascinating time to live. To think all these engineering marvels are still around today and still in full working order. This stuff will be around for hundreds of years to come too! I love looking at all the ingenious engineering every time I'm in Manchester, it never gets old.
Absolutely wonderful, recently visited the Aqueduct and was very fortunate to see it in action. Your film captures the essence of this marvellous work of Victorian ingenuity.
I am sometimes in awe, to the ingenuity of the British inspiration and engineering. I have to admit, that is some piece of work. Thanks for the video showing it.
Strangely I live less than 50 meters from these bridges and have always seen them as more a hinderance (crossing over to the trafford centre) than appreciated them. Only in the last couple of months have I really begun to appreciate the work and skills that have gone into creating and maintaining these bridges. It would be nice for more boat traffic along the ship canal I think.
I cross the road bridge regularly. Always in awe at the fantastic engineering from so many years ago. Would love to cross on the canal bridge some day. Thanks for lovely video.
just found this by accident after watch Plank Lane Bridge, Wigan. How lucky can you get to see a quality video of such great subject matter - puts mine to shame. Hope to paddle over it this year 2018 - I wonder if there are significant changes since this was shot. 10/10 and thanks.
A very Interesting, enjoyable and informative video. I have been across the swing aqueduct many times but never actual seen it swing. Many thanks from the Boats and Canals Forum. This is one of the 12 wonders as featured in my video 'Wonders of the UK Waterways Network'.
great video .... am off shortly for a canal boat holiday in Manchester .City where I was born and yes, still love it your video shows why ! Thanks am on countdown
Из России с любовью и уважением к создателям данных инженерных сооружений....From Russia with love and respect to the creators of these engineering structures....
Outstanding. I live in Wiltshire now but I grew up in Peel Green, about a mile away. We always used to moan whenever we were "bridged", but it's sad now those days are gone. If the attendant on the bridge was one of the friendlier ones (and they weren't always!), he would let you stand on the bridge as it swung, as long as we stayed away from the edge. Good times!
@@danielledewitt1 good lord. I survived, because the friendly attendant looked after us. I'll try and find out his name and, if I do, I'll pass it on to you so you can have him sacked if it makes you feel better.
Was watching a Martin Zero video on this section of the canal (where he was heading up to the Worsley Delph), and was curious of how a swing aqueduct would work, and perfect!; Heres a video of the exact swing aqueduct I was wondering on. haha
Glad you enjoyed it - it's amazing what we do when we're 15, eh? Ther Mersey Ferry only operates once a week now (summer), with the occasional extra during the week. I'm sure they could turn that area into a money-spinning tourist attraction - a lick of paint would help!
Glad you enjoyed it - did you find also on my channel, the video of the Ponty' Aqueduct and Standedge (Horseboating the Diggle locks). Also there, the Marple Aqueduct and others.
Am pleased that you enoyed it! I don't think they'd let you do that now - too many Health 'n' Safety rules I have to say that I'd love to do that with a video camera in my hand! A clip of that spliced into the existing video, would pretty much make it complete!
I'm glad that you enjoyed it. There are more narrowboats to find if you browse my channel. Search the "Boats" section for"The Pontcysyllte Aquedut" - I think you'll enjoy that too! Also some horse-drawn boats.
What a blast! My grandparents used to live in Urmston when I was a kid & my Grandad used to take me to these two bridges every Sunday morning & we used to feed Ned the horse along the way then go & see the aquaduct swing for the sunday morning boats on the ship canal. When I was 15, I crossed the duct on the outside of the frame all the way across, dodgy, eh? I am 44 now and I live in New Zealand but I've always remembered the bridges at Barton Dock. thanx for posting, u brought memories alive:)
Resolution1441 I lived in Eccles n my stepdad was from urmston. My grandad walked half way on that bridge n stood there while it turned. Your not allowed to do that today for health n safety. It’s a nightmare when that bridge gets stuck but you don’t have to wait. If your a local you’ll probably know, just head to centenary way and cross there. Oh btw, have you ever noticed there is a ship on both the Manchester United and the Manchester city badges? The entire ship canal was built to avoid Liverpool’s shipping costs. Essentially we were saying we can ship our own goods now! Hehe 😉
Victorian Manchester must have been a fascinating time to live. To think all these engineering marvels are still around today and still in full working order. This stuff will be around for hundreds of years to come too! I love looking at all the ingenious engineering every time I'm in Manchester, it never gets old.
Absolutely wonderful, recently visited the Aqueduct and was very fortunate to see it in action. Your film captures the essence of this marvellous work of Victorian ingenuity.
I am sometimes in awe, to the ingenuity of the British inspiration and engineering. I have to admit, that is some piece of work. Thanks for the video showing it.
Strangely I live less than 50 meters from these bridges and have always seen them as more a hinderance (crossing over to the trafford centre) than appreciated them. Only in the last couple of months have I really begun to appreciate the work and skills that have gone into creating and maintaining these bridges. It would be nice for more boat traffic along the ship canal I think.
Thanks for posting - I've only ever seen it from the car on Barton Bridge.Very interesting.
I cross the road bridge regularly. Always in awe at the fantastic engineering from so many years ago. Would love to cross on the canal bridge some day. Thanks for lovely video.
Great video. Kerry Rose what a lovely boat!
just found this by accident after watch Plank Lane Bridge, Wigan. How lucky can you get to see a quality video of such great subject matter - puts mine to shame. Hope to paddle over it this year 2018 - I wonder if there are significant changes since this was shot. 10/10 and thanks.
This is actually incredible. The only swing aqueduct in the world.
A very Interesting, enjoyable and informative video. I have been across the swing aqueduct many times but never actual seen it swing. Many thanks from the Boats and Canals Forum. This is one of the 12 wonders as featured in my video 'Wonders of the UK Waterways Network'.
great video .... am off shortly for a canal boat holiday in Manchester .City where I was born and yes, still love it your video shows why ! Thanks am on countdown
113 years old and still swinging
What a superb piece of engineering!
Из России с любовью и уважением к создателям данных инженерных сооружений....From Russia with love and respect to the creators of these engineering structures....
Outstanding. I live in Wiltshire now but I grew up in Peel Green, about a mile away. We always used to moan whenever we were "bridged", but it's sad now those days are gone. If the attendant on the bridge was one of the friendlier ones (and they weren't always!), he would let you stand on the bridge as it swung, as long as we stayed away from the edge. Good times!
manc711 Then he’d be breaking rules. You shouldn’t stand on the swinging bridges or the aqueduct.
@@danielledewitt1 I don't believe anyone ever lost their job over it, just made our childhood memories that bit fonder.
manc711 You shouldn’t have been on the bridge when it was moving.
@@danielledewitt1 good lord. I survived, because the friendly attendant looked after us. I'll try and find out his name and, if I do, I'll pass it on to you so you can have him sacked if it makes you feel better.
manc711 Obviously health and safety doesn’t matter to you.
Was watching a Martin Zero video on this section of the canal (where he was heading up to the Worsley Delph), and was curious of how a swing aqueduct would work, and perfect!; Heres a video of the exact swing aqueduct I was wondering on. haha
This is actually amazing!
i've worked on that bridge on a control box which controlled lighting and some sort of electrical locking mechanism with the barriers a long time ago
Thanks for sharing nice to see it working :)
Designed by Edward Leader Williams who also designed the Anderton Lift in 1875.
Glad you enjoyed it - it's amazing what we do when we're 15, eh? Ther Mersey Ferry only operates once a week now (summer), with the occasional extra during the week. I'm sure they could turn that area into a money-spinning tourist attraction - a lick of paint would help!
Great video - please tell me what this music is? It's wonderful!
it's call the pusher of the last push off .might here sound on UA-cam the Manchester pusher that name off the group
the pusher might go out in Style with that sound of music .
British engineering at its finest. Fascinating.
Stockton heath or northwich road swing bridge is knackered
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is a dream!
Passing through to the left, naturally.
:^)
It not had a coat of paint for over 30 years it looks right mess theses days no one cares .any more
Peel Holdings......Nuff said
Glad you enjoyed it - did you find also on my channel, the video of the Ponty' Aqueduct and Standedge (Horseboating the Diggle locks). Also there, the Marple Aqueduct and others.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you - pleased that you enjoyed it!
Am pleased that you enoyed it! I don't think they'd let you do that now - too many Health 'n' Safety rules I have to say that I'd love to do that with a video camera in my hand! A clip of that spliced into the existing video, would pretty much make it complete!
Glad you liked it!
I'm glad that you enjoyed it. There are more narrowboats to find if you browse my channel. Search the "Boats" section for"The Pontcysyllte Aquedut" - I think you'll enjoy that too! Also some horse-drawn boats.