Thousands of people have used it over decades - but the story behind Altrincham's metal bridge is less well-known. Spanning a busy section of the A56, it stands not only a safe means of passage for pedestrians, particularly schoolchildren, but also as a touching monument.
The story of why the bridge was built is one of tragedy, and dates back to 1967. Gardener Joseph Henry Whitby, a father-of-eleven affectionally known as Harry, was on his way back to work from home after lunch and had come to the junction of Regent Road and Dunham Road when he fell victim to an accident.
His son, Gordon Whitby, who was 20-years-old at the time, spoke to the M.E.N about that tragic afternoon.
