Virtual Cruise - Knottingley to Castleford (2)

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Ferrybridge Flood Lock, Aire and Calder Navigation
Looking back eastwards to Ferrybridge Flood Lock (right). To the left, the river channel leads towards the weir, with the King's Flour Mills in the distance.
Ferrybridge, Aire and Calder Navigation
The new bridge carrying the A1 Great North Road across the River Aire at Ferrybridge.
Ferrybridge, Aire and Calder Navigation
Around the corner is the original road bridge which gave its name to Ferrybridge. For the next 4 miles, the navigation is along the course of the River Aire.
Brotherton, Aire and Calder Navigation
Half a mile from Ferrybridge, a boat is being built on the bank as the river passes Brotherton.
Ferrybridge Power Station coal terminal, Aire and Calder Navigation
The coal terminal that served Ferrybridge Power Station.
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