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Bailey Bridge InstalledThe Bailey Bridge is installed in July 1992. Notice the sign that says "Horse riding prohibited".
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Bailey Bridge InstalledThe Bailey Bridge is installed in July 1992. Reg Walters (left), owner of Iron Bridge Cottage, keeps a close watch on the workers.
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Bailey Bridge InstalledThe Bailey Bridge is installed in July 1992. All shiny and new.
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Bailey Bridge InstalledThe Bailey Bridge is installed in July 1992. The first half of the Bailey Bridge is craned into position.
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Bailey Bridge InstalledA shot just after the Bailey Bridge is installed in July 1992. It is this picture that allows us to date the installation precisely.
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Bailey Bridge InstalledPreparations for installation of the Bailey Bridge in July 1992.
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Bailey Bridge InstalledThis picture is very interesting. Condemn a bridge as unsafe and then use it to support the Bailey Bridge in the middle while you install it in two halves. Somebody took a huge risk!
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Bailey Bridge InstalledThe crane is fully extended during the installation of the Bailey Bridge in July 1992.
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Bailey Bridge InstalledThe crane is manoeuvred into position during the installation of the Bailey Bridge in July 1992.
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Bailey Bridge InstalledPreparations for lifting the first half into position during the installation of the Bailey Bridge in July 1992.
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Bailey Bridge InstalledAnother shot taken by Hugh Johnson of half of the Bailey bridge being lifted into position in the spring of 1991.
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Bailey Bridge InstalledA shot taken by Hugh Johnson of half of the Bailey bridge being lifted into position in the spring of 1991.
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