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Barton's Bridges - Rebels, Royalty & a cathedral in miniature

Saturday, March 14, 2020 - 11:00 to 14:00

Barton Aqueduct Pocket Park, Barton Road. 

A guided walking tour of the ancient settlement that boasts some world firsts, a world's only, an airport and a cathedral in miniature.

Join Bridgewater Green Badge Guide Elizabeth Charnley to hear stories of royalty, rebels and falling bridges on a walk around the ancient settlement of Barton Upon Irwell.

Gongoozle at amazing feats of engineering and find out how a swan can stop them in their tracks. Look a bit closer and discover how 18th century craftsmen made sure they got paid for they work they did!

Learn all this and more on this guided walking tour.

This tour is led by Elizabeth Charnley, a Bridgewater Canal in Salford ITG accredited Green Badge Tour Guide.

Tickets cost £10.00, full details of how to book here

Please note this an externally organised event - please direct all enquiries to Elizabeth at the links above. 

Barton's Bridges - Rebels, Royalty & a cathedral in miniature