Gorton Brook underbridge, view north, 16 October 1995
Gorton Brook underbridge, view north (see all photos of the same view)
This overhead view offers a clearer picture of waterproofing works at Gorton Brook underbridge. A delivery of pre-cast concrete pipes has just arrived on top of the embankment to the right.
Date
16 October 1995
(see all photos from this date)
Direction of view
North
Structures visible
Structure 15 (Gorton Brook underbridge)
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