Victoria Bridge

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STALYBRIDGE TRINITY STREET Victoria Bridge

G.V. II

Victoria Bridge was built in 1867 to take the newly cut Trinity Street over the river Tame, linking it to the northern part of Stalybridge. Stalybridge grew as an industrial town in the 18th century, harnessing the area's hilly topography and fast flowing river to develop water-powered mills for manufacturing textiles. As industry accelerated, the town centre expanded. Just eight years after the bridge was built there were reportedly 20 mills for spinning and weaving and several foundries and machine works The parapet walls of the bridge are cast with the words ' Henry Bayley Son and Co. Albion Iron Works Miles Platting'. Henry Bayley, Son and Co of Albion Iron and Boiler Works were located in Hulme Hall Lane, Miles Platting, Manchester, around 8 miles from Stalybridge. The manufacturer gained regional notoriety for their steam engine and hammer. The bridge is of typical construction for its time, as truss bridges replaced cast iron for major spans from 1847. A plaque on the bridge records its restoration in 1991.

Victoria Bridge comprises two wrought iron girder spans on a central rock-faced stone pier with cast iron parapet walls. There are two flat spans. The parapet walls are cast with the words "Henry Bayley Son and Co. Albion Iron Works Miles Platting" on the base and have cast iron turned balusters). A central post bears the coat of arms, the date ‘1991’ and an ornate lamp standard.

Listing NGR: SJ9635798541