"Guy Morgan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >BTW before anyone says that it would be easier if the bridges were worked >from the towpath side, there's a reason! I asked the same question all >those years ago and was reminded that it would have beeen difficult for the >horse to step over the bridge arms!
I was told that it is to ensure that the bridge is closed after the boat has passed through it. As there is no landing on the non-towpath side, the bridge operator has to close the bridge to get back to the towpath side (where the boat can stop to pick him up). Adrian Adrian Stott 07956-299966
