Whitby Swing Bridge

Wunderwerk aus viktorianischer Zeit.

Ein Wunderwerk aus viktorianischer Zeit. Wird bei Bedarf mehrmals am Tag geöffnet. Schön, dass es so etwas noch gibt!

Linkway

Probably one of the focal points of Whitby as it links both sides of the town at the harbour. Opens for larger ships going further down the harbour

If it opens whilst you are crossing - make sure both legs are on the one side!!!

Having walked over the bridge a few times when in town, I didn't quite realise how the mechanics worked until one day, a largish masted vessel was going upriver and then all chaos was let loose. An...

GREAT TO WATCH

It’s always a treat when visiting Whitby and the swing bridge in in operation. A great sight to see, and the fact it’s worked by man, makes it even more interesting to watch.

FASCINATING TO WATCH

We were lucky enough to be near the bridge when it was due to swing! Very traditionally done manually, it was fascinating to watch.