mark99 Posted November 16, 2023 Report Share Posted November 16, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuthound Posted November 16, 2023 Report Share Posted November 16, 2023 I think it is bridge 71 in the distance, and the boats will be S.E Barlow's who had a wharf fairly close to Glascote Locks. If I'm right the bridge must have been rebuilt because it now has white painted balustrades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicknorman Posted November 16, 2023 Report Share Posted November 16, 2023 Isn't it bridge 73 - now the "Co-Op bridge"? ie the first one you come to after Glascote basin heading your way. On second thoughts no, delete that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Lea Rainey Posted November 16, 2023 Report Share Posted November 16, 2023 That's bridge 71, in it's original form, built 1908 on its parapet, to the right of the young fishermen is what was Hopleys farm, if you stood where the picture was taken, you would be opposite what is now Torc Avenue. Lived in this area all my life. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuthound Posted November 16, 2023 Report Share Posted November 16, 2023 Here is a modern photo of Bridge 71. You can see the raised brickwork on the parapets is the same, but now they are infilled with railings. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen-in-Wellies Posted November 16, 2023 Report Share Posted November 16, 2023 Nice to see that the towpath was in excellent condition both 70 years ago and now. Still being used by fish botherers and cyclists! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnetman Posted November 16, 2023 Report Share Posted November 16, 2023 7 minutes ago, Jen-in-Wellies said: Nice to see that the towpath was in excellent condition both 70 years ago and now. Still being used by fish botherers and cyclists! Yes. And all the boats moored on the non towpath side which is where they are supposed to be when not moving. Something has gone wrong since then ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Mack Posted November 16, 2023 Report Share Posted November 16, 2023 8 hours ago, mark99 said: Similar more recent view on Geograph: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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