Grappenhall, Knutsford Road Bridge And High Level Bridge c.1955
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The Knutsford Road swing-bridge lies open to allow the passage of a ship outward-bound from Manchester. In the background is the Latchford railway viaduct, constructed in 1893. For several months after its completion the viaduct was used for freight trains, with only the original line being retained for passenger traffic.

An extract from Cheshire Photographic Memories.

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