| Unique ID: | 683 | | Description: | Engraved from a drawing by w. carpenter. 16*10cm. The toll house was situated on the Southampton side of the river. The Itchen side and the Floating Bridge itself can be glimpsed through the central archway. The toll board is on the left being perused by a prospective passenger. Note also the carriage tracks leading up to the toll house. The Floating Bridge was opened in November 1836. It ran every 15-20 minutes during daylight hours. It remained in service until 1977 when the Itchen Bridge was built. | | Creator: | Unknown | | Date: | 1840 | | Copyright: | Southampton City Council | | Partner: | SCC Libraries | | Partner ID: | Unknown |
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