Brackley viaduct under construction
Photographed looking north on 15.7.1896, this is the impressive Great Central viaduct at Brackley, seen here nearing completion. Built to carry the railway across the Great Ouse and the river's flood plain, the 22 arch 755 foot viaduct was perhaps the most striking piece of architecture on the London Extension. Here, several lines of contractor's temporary railway ferry laden mineral wagons along the valley floor. The building on the left of the picture is Brackley Mill. Regrettably, the viaduct was demolished in 1978. See on Route Map
Digital Reference: L2431
Creator: Newton, S. W. A. - 1896-07-15
Contributor: Leicestershire County Council
Type: Black and white
Format: 118mm, 162mm
Copyright: Leicestershire County Council
Source: S. W. A. Newton Collection - Record Office for Leicestershire, Leicester & Rutland (copy of glass plate negative, part of S. W. A. Newton Collection)
Identifier: Newton - Y 2/13
OS Reference: 459500 237100
