Virtual Cruise - Wigan to Leigh (1)

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Wigan junction, Leigh Branch, Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Looking back towards Wigan Junction from the Leigh Branch of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.
Westwood Way bridge, Leigh Branch, Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Westwood Way bridge, built to replace the older Westwood Road bridge behind.
Westwood Road bridge, Leigh Branch, Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Westwood Road bridge, (now demolished).
Poolstock locks, Leigh Branch, Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Approaching Poolstock Locks.
Poolstock, Leigh Branch, Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Looking back towards Wigan from Poolstock Locks.
Poolstock Church, Leigh Branch, Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Poolstock Church stands close to the upper lock at Poolstock.
Poolstock locks, Leigh Branch, Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Poolstock upper lock. The two Poolstock locks are the only locks on the the Leigh Branch. They were built to replace two locks at Dover and a further lock at Plank Lane after the area suffered a huge amound of subsidence due to mining.
Poolstock locks, Leigh Branch, Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Paddle gear at Poolstock upper lock.
Poolstock Locks, Leigh Branch, Leeds and Liverpool Canal
A pipe bridge crossing the canal between the two Poolstock Locks.

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