Vauxhall Bridge
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History
This grade II listed bridge is 270ft long. It was opened in 1900 by the Lady Mayoress of Bristol. It was manufactured by John Lysaghts and cost £10,000. It was originally a swing bridge, but is now fixed in position.
1980s
 A Class 37 hauled special tests clearances along the route to the docks in preparation for the Bristol Wine Fair in 1984. © Mike Radford |
 A couple of Class 37s top and tail a special heading for the Bristol Wine Fair. © Geoff Hartland |
 46443 heads towards Vauxhall Bridge on 21.9.85. © Dave Higson |
 Then heads off towards Ashton Swing Bridge. © Dave Higson |
2003
 A view of the railway running alongside the River Avon. This is the view looking towards Ashton Swing Bridge. © Andy Spencer |
 This is the view towards Bristol Docks. © Andy Spencer |
2009
5.10.09
 The railway passing under the bridge. The section top left spans Cumberland Road and is a (relatively) modern addition. |
 A view of the section of bridge that used to swing open. |
 The bridge viewed from the east. |
