I can’t count the number of times I have crossed Victoria Bridge over the years, but I have rarely noticed its street furniture.
So, here are two.
The purists will point out that the first bit of furniture, is actually on the Manchester side of the river ....... but I won't be pedantic if you won't.
The rest is for you to go and explore.
Although I will just point to the date on the side of the lamp.
Location; Victoria Bridge
Pictures; Salford Street Furniture, 2020, from the collection of Andrew Simpson
The purists will point out that the first bit of furniture, is actually on the Manchester side of the river ....... but I won't be pedantic if you won't.
The rest is for you to go and explore.
Although I will just point to the date on the side of the lamp.
Location; Victoria Bridge
Pictures; Salford Street Furniture, 2020, from the collection of Andrew Simpson
There was a public lavatory on Victoria bridge up until the 80's.
ReplyDeleteYes I sort of remember it.
DeleteThe lamp holders and orbs are mentioned by the Guardian here: https://manchestervictorianarchitects.org.uk/buildings/victoria-bridge-over-the-river-irwell
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