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River Itchen
| The River Itchen flows 27 miles (43 km) from north Hampshire to
Southampton Water. Many small shipping industries and communities
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Itchen Wharves
The River Itchen marks the eastern edge of Southampton`s
port. Scattered along the river were many small wharves and quays
where boats were repaired and maintained. |
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River Itchen floating bridge
For many years the only way for vehicles to cross the River Itchen
was several miles outside Southampton and was inconvenient for
residents on the other bank of the river. The solution was a
floating bridge. |
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| The floating bridge crossed the River Itchen between Woolston and Chapel. How long did it take to cross the river?
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