River Ribble / Clitheroe: Edisford Bridge

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iBase ID

269591

Reference identifier

ECL20140114011

Title

River Ribble / Clitheroe: Edisford Bridge

Place

Edisford

General notes

This bridge is one of the many fording places along the river Ribble. Originally spelt Eadsford. In 1648, a parliamentary army lead by Cromwell, passed twice through Clitheroe and a council of war was held at the bridge. On display at Clitheroe library is a copy of Turners painting of Cromwells army crossing the bridge.

Medium

Glass slide, positive

Original image size

7.29 x 4.9

Year of image

c1900

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Locator

Box B 11/1

Mario Map link

MARIO Map

Subjects

Place Names > Clitheroe

PLACES > River & Canal

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