Girder underbridge near Cosby, Leicestershire
Girder underbridge carrying the London Extension over a road near Cosby, Leicestershire, circa 1897. Note the iron lattice work parapet: a distinctive feature of the Last Main Line. The identity of the man standing on the bridge is unknown. This section of the Line (Contract No.2, Leake to Aylestone) was built by Henry Lovatt off Wolverhampton between 1894-1899. See on Route Map
Digital Reference: L1602
Creator: Newton, S. W. A. - circa 1897
Contributor: Leicestershire County Council
Type: black and white
Format: 118mm, 161mm
Copyright: Leicestershire County Council
Source: S. W. A. Newton Collection - Record Office for Leicestershire, Leicester & Rutland (part of S. W. A. Newton Collection, copy of glass plate negative)
Identifier: Newton - J 5/13
OS Reference: 455000 295600
