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The old sandstone bridge over the river Eamont, rebuilt in the 16th century, was a popular spot for leisurely strolls from Penrith.

A long bridge and foot-ferry lead across to neighbouring Teignmouth. The stretch of water between and Shaldon's sandy beaches are crammed with boats of every description.

The bridge at Potter Heigham has headroom of only six feet at high tide.

This view was taken from the iron bridge, and shows the backs of various High Street and Moulsham Street properties. Some of them had their own landing stages.

An old packhorse bridge and ford span the tranquil Kensey river, making it the perfect spot for peaceful contemplation. A grey horse cools its feet in the stream, which is still as a mill pool.

Here we see the old bridge and the mill.

Its landmark features are the ancient Barton Bridge in the centre, also known as Packhorse Bridge, and the spire of the parish church of Holy Trinity to the left.

Stump Cross Caverns, on the summit of Greenhow Hill on the road between Pateley Bridge and Grassington, were discovered by lead miners seeking new veins of the then precious ore.

Stone sets pave Town Green, as it leads through the village towards the railway bridge and station.

This view looks towards Matlock bridge, and tells of a time when local straw-hatted local people could stand in the middle of the street to have a leisurely conservation.

The 'island' formed by the moat is entered over a 16th- century bridge and through a fine 15th-century Wealden sandstone gatehouse, seen here from within the moat; the house is out of view

The Chapel of Our Lady standing on Rotherham Bridge dates from the 1480s, and is one of only three such chapels in England.

This view of Allerford's much photographed 15th-century packhorse bridge and ford looks much the same today. The guesthouse to the right now has a public bar.

The original Count's House was about 100 yards nearer to Prebend's Bridge and was the home of Count Boruwlaski, a Polish dwarf who stood just 39 inches high.

Southampton's famous Floating Bridge enabled foot passengers and traffic to cross the Itchen between the city and the south-eastern suburb of Woolston.

Southampton's famous Floating Bridge enabled foot passengers and traffic to cross the Itchen between the city and the south-eastern suburb of Woolston.

The photograph shows Colt Hill Bridge and the rear of The Bridge House.

In earlier days this route marked the only highway in and out of the Forest from this direction.

This view, taken from the station, shows the town and Cadair Idris, the River Wnion, the famous 17th-century bridge and tollhouse, and the tower of St Mary's church.

This branch of the river passes through the Mill Brewery, at this time owned by Linolite Limited, and on to the weir by St John`s Bridge and the Avon Mill, eventually joining the other

The fine viaduct behind was built across the River Tiddy in 1908 to replace an earlier bridge, and still carries the main line railway.

The Union Canal Bill was approved by Parliament in 1793, and work began in 1794, reaching Fleckney in 1796.

Before the commissioning of the transporter bridge a ferry operated across the Tees to Port Clarence.

To give the bridge just one coat of paint requires 6,000 gallons of paint.