F2Andy Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 (edited) Preston Old Tramway pre-dates the railways - it was built to connect two sections of canal that together connected Lancaster and Kendal with Wigan, transporting limestone south and coal north. There was not enough money to cross the Ribble Valley, and so the tramway was built as a temporary measure, some tme around 1800. It became disused in 1859, but the route can still be discerned along most of its length. The middle section is now a cycle and footpath, and a very pleasant walk. During lockdown I have been exploring and photographing the less obvious remains and indications, and was looking at the section through Bamber Bridge on Saturday. It is curious how much modern building has left the route apparent. The second image is a modern industrial site, with the course of the tramway left undeveloped, though looking the other way there is no sign of it at all. More here: http://www.prestonanddistrictmrs.org.uk/articles/the-old-tramway/ Edited April 5, 2021 by F2Andy 4 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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