Victoria Park Foot Bridge - Stafford, UK
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dtrebilc
N 52° 48.241 W 002° 07.208
30U E 559314 N 5850832
This foot bridge crosses the river Sow that flows through Victoria Park and gives access to both sides of the park.
Waymark Code: WMZ3W8
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/06/2018
Views: 2
The bridge has a single wide arch and is painted white. The parapet of the bridge is pierced with a series of oval holes.
The park opened in 1908 on both banks of the river and is Stafford's largest park,though it has been extended twice since itd original opening.
A bronze plaque at the north eastern entrance to the bride describes why it was built,
THIS BRIDGE
WAS ERECTED
TO COMMEMORATE
THE ACCESSION
OF
KING GEORGE V
AND WAS OPENED
TO THE PUBLIC
BY
THE MAYOR
OF STAFFORD
(ALDERMAN THOS. WESTHEAD)
ON
AUGUST 25th 1911
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Pedestrians
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
River Sow
Date constructed: 1911
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Public Footpath
Location:
Victoria Park, Stafford, Staffordshire
Length of bridge: Not listed
Height of bridge: Not listed
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