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Barton aqueduct

Barton aqueduct

The original Barton aqueduct over the river Irwell in Greater Manchester taken shortly before its demolition in 1891. It was designed and constructed by John Gilbert and James Brindley for the Duke of Bridgewater

Watercolour of Barton aqueduct by G.F. Yates 1793

Watercolour of Barton aqueduct by G.F. Yates 1793

Watercolour, pen and ink image of James Brindley's Barton Aqueduct circa 1793 carrying the Bridgewater Canal over the River Irwell. Horsedrawn barge moving across the aqueduct, small river barge beneath

Bridgewater Canal at Barton 1891

Bridgewater Canal at Barton 1891

Brindley aqueduct pictured behind a lock on the Mersey and Irwell Navigation

Brindsley

Brindsley

Portrait of James Brindsey.