The Woolston Floating Bridge was a chain ferry that crossed the River Itchen between Woolson and Southampton. Image taken in August 1962
The Woolston Floating Bridge was a chain ferry that crossed the River Itchen between Woolson and Southampton. It operated between 23 November 1836 until it closure on 11 June 1977, when a new bridge was opened over the river. This image was taken in August 1962. Please note that due to the age of the image there might be imperfections.
Size: 7360px × 4912px
Location: River Itchen, Southampton, UK
Photo credit: © Simon Webster / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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