The Kennet and Avon Canal

A Collection of Photographs taken by Tony Clayton


5 - Tyle Mill to Padworth Swing Bridge


4 - Theale to Tyle Mill <<-- : -->> 6 - Padworth Lock


Ufton

The gateless Ufton Lock 96 and swingbridge, 1982.

Ufton

The unjacking wheel at Ufton Swingbridge, 1987.

Towney

The deep Towney Lock 97, 1982.
This lock was built just upstream of the original turf lock chamber, and made deeper to enable the removal of Ufton Lock

Padworth

Landing stage below Padworth Swingbridge, 1983.

Padworth

The derelict Padworth Swingbridge, 1980.

Padworth

We have both got as far as we can, 1980.

Padworth

Friendly warning at the nearby yard, 1980.

Padworth

Padworth Swingbridge being rebuilt, 1987.

Padworth

The derelict Padworth Swingbridge from upstream, 1982.

Padworth

The temporary causeway in place while Padworth Swingbridge was being replaced, 1987.
The notice says 'DANGER OBSTRUCTION PROCEED WITH CAUTION' which seems to be stating the obvious!


The Kennet and Avon Canal

4 - Theale to Tyle Mill <<-- : -->> 6 - Padworth Lock
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v8 25th March 2023

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