Winsford, High Street And General Post Office c.1955
Photo ref:
W561003
More about this scene
The town of Winsford did not exist until the Weaver River was canalised in 1731 - this was needed to link the local salt fields with the Mersey River. In the first year of operation, goods weighing 76,000 tons were carried on the canal. Salt is still mined here from huge underground caves. John Bradbury, former Chief Cashier of the Bank of England, was born here - it was he who introduced one pound and ten shilling bank notes. (See image number W561701 for a modern comparison view.)
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