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Whilst the Latchford Viaduct is high enough to allow the tallest ships to pass beneath, a series of swing bridges allow vessels to pass through most road crossings along the canal.

The bridge was a favourite place where people could stop for a chat, or simply stand and watch the world go by.

A view across the town taken from above the Tilmore railway bridge.

Looking downstream, below the narrow Essex Bridge, this iron bridge was a continuation of one over the canal, built to allow residents of Shugborough Hall access to the village by horse

The iron bridge of c1880 replaced a medieval stone bridge. The Waveney forms the boundary between Suffolk and Norfolk, where the boys are fishing.

The bridge is the railway bridge over the River Ribble, and we can see the far bank clearly.

The bridge is the railway bridge over the River Ribble, and we can see the far bank clearly.

This fine view shows the River Taw meandering down to the Long Bridge (just left of centre), and behind the bridge the dark wooded mound of the castle, built in the 10th century.

In earlier times, before the construction of its many bridges, the Otter presented a formidable barrier to travellers, particularly when the river was in flood and its ford impassable.

The building of this extraordinary bridge was discussed in Victoria's reign, but it was not opened until 1901.

Five bridges span the River Windrush in the village. The most recent commemorates the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953.

However, in Victorian times the town became a popular spa, complete with pump room and baths and around 100 lodging houses.

Back on the river, this view looks north-east from the Crowmarsh Gifford bank to Bridge House, with the remarkable spire of St Peter's Church beyond.

A blacksmith's forge used to stand beside this packhorse bridge spanning Winn Brook, one of eight bridges boasted by this tiny village. It was at Winsford that Ernest Bevin was born in 1881.

Warrington owes its regional and national importance to its role as a crossing point over the River Mersey.

The bridge spans the River Eea, which was used by the mill close by. In the 1780s the roads through Cark were minor tracks, and stepping stones were used to cross the beck.

Newby Bridge, spanning the River Leven, is the highest bridging point before Lake Windermere. It dates from the 16th century, and formed part of the turnpike route from Kendal to Ulverston.

Where London's other bridges are dignified and utilitarian, Tower Bridge, with its 'daring majesty' cocks a snook at Victorian formality.

The first recorded wooden bridge was built in 1583, and was destroyed during the siege of York. Two more were built after one another; the second was washed away by floods.

Berwyn is a lonely spot west of Llangollen, where the half-timbered Chain Bridge Hotel and the station on the old Llangollen-Corwen railway stand beside the River Dee as it enters a small gorge.

Stone proclaims itself to be a 'Canal Town' and reaching it from this river bridge involves crossing the Trent & Mersey Canal.

The Hand-in-Hand Fire and Life Insurance Society building stands at the junction of these two streets close by Blackfriars Bridge.

The Hand-in-Hand Fire and Life Insurance Society building stands at the junction of these two streets close by Blackfriars Bridge.

The building of this extraordinary bridge was discussed in Victoria's reign, but it was not opened until 1901.