Trews weir suspension bridge
The Match Factory suspension bridge near Trews Weir was constructed in 1935. It was built for Willeys foundary by the King's Asphalt Company, to provide a crossing for those on the new estates at Burnthouse Lane, to walk to work in their foundry.
Corrosion and stress took a toll on the bridge and in 1984 some of the hanger rods fractured and stainless steel replacements inserted. In 1993 most of the trusses, steelwork and decking was replaced, leaving the two towers, cables and anchorages remaining from the original 1935 build.
A very pleasant walk from the quay to Trews Weir can become a circuit by crossing this bridge and returning via the Canal Basin at Haven Banks and crossing back over the river via the Cricklepit Suspension Bridge.
Expect to get wobbly legs on this bridge as it has a pronounced bounce when people cross - and the designers of the Millennium Bridge in London thought they had invented that little feature!
Willey's Foundry of Water Lane. At their height they employed over a 1000 workers, turning out the majority of gas meters in the country. They also were an important producer of munitions and equipment in both world wars.
You seek a small magnetic box, a lot of muggles about so be careful when seeking, also take care of young children being near the waters edge.
Now go have a bounce!!!
Ba gur onpx bs n fvta ng urnq urvtug.