Ferrybridge, The Canal c.1955
Photo ref: F166002
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Photo ref: F166002
Photo of Ferrybridge, The Canal c.1955

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The curve of the river forces bargemen to make a skilful manoeuvre into the lock, which allows boats to travel past the weir. On many occasions when the river has been high, the jetty has felt the heavy thud of a barge - the vibration is felt just as strongly in the Golden Lion Inn.

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