HRH The Princess Royal opens
The Princess Royal Footbridge
On the morning of
Wednesday 12th October 2005
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal
came to Thorne
to open
the new canal footbridge.
The new pedestrian footbridge over the canal is located on Hatfield Road, close to the site of the old swing bridge, which was demolished in the 1960´s following construction of the adjacent flyover. However, the narrow steep footways and carriageways have been a constant source of frustration and possible danger for pedestrians, cyclists, pushchairs etc. ever since.
The new footbridge allows all pedestrians, cyclists etc. easy access to and from Thorne and local recreational facilities. As well as forming a healthy walking/cycling route it is environmentally friendly by reducing short car journeys and is proving very popular with residents.
In order for the route to be as level as possible the bridge swings to allow the many leisure boats using the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Canal to pass through.
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HRH unveils the
Commemorative Plaque
HRH, Cllr R & Mrs L Walker &
Mayor Mrs M Holt-Taylor
HRH, Ian Harrison &
Mr M Holt-Taylor
HRH meets Mr & Mrs Harrison
HRH meets invited guests
HRH signs the visitors book
Mrs M Holt-Taylor introduces officials and guests
Ian Harrison demonstrates how the
bridge is opened
The Waterstart barge goes through
The Waterstart barge goes through
a wave for HRH The Princess Royal
Children & parents.
Walking over the bridge
T S Gambia Guard of Honour
T S Gambia Guard of Honour
HRH, Cllr Martin & Cllr Carol Williams
HRH meets Cllr N Walsh Mrs D Walsh, Regeneration Members Kathryn Burkitt & Clare Dunford
Children from other local schools
& parents came to see the ceremony
Pupils from Trinity Academy
present a bouquet to HRH
Children & parents
Members of the team's
who built the footbridge?
HRH meets members of the team's
who built the footbridge
HRH meets members of the team's
who built the footbridge
Pupils from Trinity Academy
HRH speaks to Jeff of the Sea Cadets watched over by Cllr Walker
Children from local schools & parents meet HRH
Final words
The Princes Royal Footbridge
The Princes Royal Footbridge - plan
Panoramic view of Princess Royal Foorbridge - remember the old 'swing bridge'?
