Lift bridge animation
Movable Bridges in the British Isles
Swing bridge animation

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A swing bridge on the canal system
Rotherhithe Street Bascule Bridge
Welcome to our website.

If it's a swing bridge, lift bridge, drawbridge, bascule bridge, sliding bridge, retractable bridge, curling bridge, rolling bridge, telescopic bridge, transporter bridge, counterweight bridge, boat lift or any other sort of movable bridge and is in the British Isles it belongs on this website, whether it is on a canal or river, in a dock or marina, or over the moat of a castle or fort. In time we intend to create a comprehensive historical and photographic record of movable bridges in the British Isles, with the help of supporters and contributors.

Leeds & Liverpool canal - swing bridge 201

We have over 1,360 movable bridges listed on the website, but there is still a great deal of infilling of detailed information to be developed. We are constantly finding reports of even more bridges to add on and may well reach 1400 bridges before the end of 2008.

Neath Abbey swing bridge

With so many bridges to research and photograph we are increasingly reliant on visitors to the website to add to the information and to provide photographs. All help is very much apprecitated and always acknowledged. We have tried to be accurate in describing each bridge, but we hope you have a sharp eye for detail to spot any errors that we have made or to point up any gaps in our information. For a full explanation of the origins and aims of the site please read the mission statement.

If you have any comments about the site please e-mail the address in the contacts page.