Findern Footpaths Group, a redoubtable local charitable body committed to maintaining and improving footpaths and around which both local politicians and landowners tread carefully, today announced a special event to celebrate the reopening of bridge 20 on the T & M.Many will remember the stink caused when a wayward tractor-drawn trailer load of manure was dumped in the cut in Oct 2008 and much of the bridge parapet was demolished.
The 240 year old Bridge 20, also known as Hicklins Bridge, was rebuilt at the reported cost of £250,000 although whether BW or the insurance company paid is not known. The bridge was rebuilt to make it as authentic as possible and was strengthened at the same time.
As can be seen from the Findern Footpaths Group photo above, BW's contractors did a wonderful job.
If you fancy attending what must be a very rare event, celebrating the reopening of a canal bridge, Findern Footpaths Group welcome you to attend on Saturday Oct 2 at 11:30. There will be speeches and a cake in the shape of this now famous bridge, which has gone from the ignominy of almost being demolished thanks to a load of manure to having its very own celebration.
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