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Post by Admin Fri Oct 16, 2020 5:55 pm

I remember it being blocked off but never found out why until now.

📷 Gathurst Railway Bridge (Built circa 1780)
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This pedestrian tunnel under Gathurst Railway Bridge on Gathurst Road actually started life as a tramway tunnel for coal wagons. The wagons were pulled up the steep incline of Gathurst Brow to collieries in Orrell, Upholland and Billinge by a steam winding engine. The tramway had ceased operations by the early 1890's. During WWII the tunnel was temporarily bricked up and served as a makeshift air raid shelter. Gathurst Railway Bridge is a Grade II Listed structure.

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