Wrenbury-cum-Frith

The Weaver is fairly modest in this part of Cheshire.

Acton Swing Bridge

A side view of this bridge.

Down the river

A view down the Weaver.

The mechanism

Acton Swing Bridge was built in 1933 to replace an earlier stone bridge. This mechanism is used to swing the bridge open to allow large vessels to pass along the river.

The bridge

Acton Bridge is so-called because of a bridge! This is an impressive swing bridge which carries the A49 across the Weaver.

Acton Bridge

This week we visit the Weaver Navigation at Acton Bridge.

Winsford Bottom Flash

The limit of the navigation.

River boats (61)

Moored near Winsford Bridge.

R.W.N.

An old sign on Winsford Bridge, River Weaver Navigation presumably.

Winsford Bridge

Allowing the A54 to cross the river.

Weaver Navigation

This week's theme is the Weaver Navigation in Winsford, Cheshire.