Original Bridge
The bridge was originally a swing bridge opened in 1873. At that time, it faced the Central Market and the Clock Tower. For a short time, following an incident in which a winch stripped a number of cogs from the bridge's machinery, it was opened by a tugboat. Later, in its life it was opened by manpower.
An Act of Parliament required that the bridge was opened at least once a year and on request of shipping.
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