This week’s pictures from the past

Friday 15th January 2010, 8:40AM GMT.

e northern approach to the old Free Bridge, Jackfield.

This photo is interesting for several reasons. This is the northern approach to the old Free Bridge at Jackfield, seen in June 1988. The bridge is off to the right and was technically closed because of serious problems with its concrete structure. But this was solved by laying a metal Bailey bridge on top, keeping the crossing usable. Note, too, the traffic lights it was single file traffic only, of course (and the photo was taken from a car waiting at the traffic lights). The buildings in the centre of the picture have been demolished, perhaps around 15 to 20 years ago. The Free Bridge was demolished in the early 1990s and replaced by the modern Jackfield Bridge.

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