GC4ARB2 Gunthorpe Bridge (Traditional Cache) in East Midlands, United Kingdom created by wizzyliz&co

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A cache by wizzyliz&co Message this owner

Hidden : 4/27/2013

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Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

This is a magnetic nano. Please be very careful not to drop it in the river. This is a very high muggle zone. Take a look at the view whilst retrieving. You will need to park in the car park on the riverfront and take a short walk up to the GZ.

The Toll Bridge
To replace the ferry, The Gunthorpe Bridge Co. raised £7,500 in £10 shares, laid the foundation stone in 1873 and completed the largely iron structure in 1875. In 1925 tolls were:
Horse and carriage 1/-
Horse and wagon 6d
Horse alone 3d
People and passengers 1d
Motorcycles 3d
Cars 1/-
Lorries 2/6

The Current Bridge
The Gunthorpe Bridge Act of 1925 empowered the council to buy the owners out, demolish the bridge and replace it with the present one.

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