Breydon Swing Bridge

Photo:Breydon swing bridge, probably disused in 1950s

Breydon swing bridge, probably disused in 1950s

Great Yarmouth Museums

Photographs of the old railway bridge
By Paul Douch

Opened in 1901, the swing bridge carried the M.& G.N. railway line over Breydon Water. There were four spans.

The bridge closed in 1953. It was finally demolished in 1962.

Today the Breydon road bridge and the A47 take virtually the same route across the river.

This page was added by Paul Douch on 13/03/2007.

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