The Bridge was outside Chain Bridge Forge. In the 1920s Mr George Dodd the blacksmith became the harbourmaster and he had the cranking handle in the Forge which fitted into a mechanism on the bridge a ...
Here is an interesting old photo of Sutton Bridge. Taken when the New Swing Bridge was under construction, in its finishing stage. 1897.
Lots of interest in photo , the engine turntable can be clearl ...