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Thelwall Horse Ferry

Since 1894, a small rowing boat has been taking passengers from one side of the Manchester Ship Canal to the other side, in order to maintain a long established public right of way, Known locally as the Penny Ferry.  Here is the pontoon, a floating raft that carried animals  and farm produce across and was operated by two men using a wire and pulley mechanism.  

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Location Thelwall
Photographer
Donor Margaret Taylor
Era
Medium Photograph
Image Reference LH03744
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