The Shrewsbury Canal

A Collection of Photographs in the possession of Tony Clayton

15 - Trench Lock (No.1)

14 - Bakers Lock <<-- : -->> 16 - Trench Incline

Looking under Trench Railway Bridge with the site of Trench Bridge beyond in 1976 (Grid Ref SJ 683126)

Trench Railway Bridge from Trench Bridge, 1976

Same view in about 1977, after demolition and during reconstruction. The original girders are in the foreground.

Trench Lock from Trench Bridge, 1976

Same view shortly before demolition, 1977

The counterbalance pit, Trench Lock, 1976

Trench Lock, 1977. The lock and approach channel have been excavated prior to demolition for the new roundabout on the site. Plans to retain the chamber in the roundabout island proved impractical.

Trench Lock during demolition, 1977.

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14 - Bakers Lock <<-- : -->> 16 - Trench Incline

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