Woolston Floating Bridge
English cable ferry between Woolston and Southampton
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The Woolston Floating Bridge was a cable ferry that crossed the River Itchen in England between hards at Woolston and Southampton from 23 November 1836 until 11 June 1977. It was taken out of service after the new Itchen Bridge was opened.
Initially there was one ferry, built and owned by the floating bridge company (the Itchen Bridge and Roads Company), increased to two operating side by side in 1881. In 1934 the company was sold to Southampton Corporation.
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