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Field Lane Swing Bridge

Posted by Ronnie <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/litherland-ford/info/user=Ronnie' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 20/2/2026, 19:13:50
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The Elms, Field Lane, can be seen.

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Re: Field Lane Swing Bridge

Posted by John R <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/litherland-ford/info/user=John+R' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 20/2/2026, 19:45:16, in reply to "Field Lane Swing Bridge"

I assume this was the old bridge at the bottom of Ford Lane and near Carter's Farm? Bridge long gone in my day.
But, do remember the canal being drained for some reason and boards erected across the canal where the canal narrowed at the site of the old bridge. Presumably to control the water.

Re: Field Lane Swing Bridge

Posted by Norma <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/litherland-ford/info/user=Norma' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 21/2/2026, 8:34:57, in reply to "Re: Field Lane Swing Bridge"

From Cookson pub to the path along the canal is would have been easy after having a drink or two end up in the water,

Re: Field Lane Swing Bridge

Posted by Norma <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/litherland-ford/info/user=Norma' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 21/2/2026, 8:30:11, in reply to "Re: Field Lane Swing Bridge"

Was that when they were looking for a body ,are parents stopped us going up to watch,something about a man on a bike,close to the pub,

Re: Field Lane Swing Bridge

Posted by Ronnie <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/litherland-ford/info/user=Ronnie' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 20/2/2026, 20:52:28, in reply to "Re: Field Lane Swing Bridge"
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It was the swing bridge that led over to Beach Road

Re: Field Lane Swing Bridge

Posted by John R <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/litherland-ford/info/user=John+R' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 21/2/2026, 6:58:02, in reply to "Re: Field Lane Swing Bridge"

Apologies Ronnie. Didn't read the description correctly.
But do know that bridge or its replacement as I went to Beach Road School. Over the bridge from Council Offices and then path behind Lewis's clothing factory.

Re: Field Lane Swing Bridge

Posted by Ronnie <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/litherland-ford/info/user=Ronnie' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 21/2/2026, 11:24:16, in reply to "Re: Field Lane Swing Bridge"
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I always thought Lewis's chimney was a rocket

Re: Field Lane Swing Bridge

Posted by Norma <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/litherland-ford/info/user=Norma' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 21/2/2026, 15:38:40, in reply to "Re: Field Lane Swing Bridge"

when crossed the swing bridge looking toward crosby to my left was a building never knew what it was,didnt want to know long time ago Think it was white,

Canal bridge

Posted by Bob Ball <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/litherland-ford/info/user=Bob+Ball' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 21/2/2026, 7:37:02, in reply to "Re: Field Lane Swing Bridge"

Hi Ronnie wasn’t that the bridge before the broken bridge ( our favourite swim spot) cheers.

Re: Canal bridge

Posted by Ronnie <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/litherland-ford/info/user=Ronnie' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 21/2/2026, 11:23:14, in reply to "Canal bridge"
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It was the first swing bridge from the Lift Bridge, Bob.

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