Runcorn Transporter Bridge, Cheshire (1905)

            The Runcorn & Widnes Transporter Bridge was opened in 1905 and remained in service until 1961 when the present Road Bridge opened. The Transporter Bridge was demolished shortly after the present road bridge opened. This view is from an old postcard purchase that I have recently made. It is taken looking towards Runcorn and purports to show the bridge in action by moonlight.

The Postcard is postmarked Runcorn 7.30pm July 17 1905. It was sent to Miss Camnel of The Elms, Murray's Place, Broadway, Douglas, Isle of Man. 

The message reads:

"Dear Miss Camnel, We came back on the ?. Victoria has a better passage back than going. Miss F Innes."

Taken in: United Kingdom / England / Runcorn (show map)

Taken on: January 1, 1905

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