Fence Fridays - Bridge over River Wyre
This image is of a foot bridge across the River Wyre close Abbeystead Reservoir in Lancashire.The reservoir is famous for a methane explosion in May 1894 when 44 visitors inside the underground pumping building were caught up in the blast.Eight were killed instantly and many others severely injured. The cause of the explosion was determined to be the seepage of methane gas from coal deposits 3,937 feet below ground.
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Fence Fridays - Bridge over River Wyre
This image is of a foot bridge across the River Wyre close Abbeystead Reservoir in Lancashire.The reservoir is famous for a methane explosion in May 1894 when 44 visitors inside the underground pumping building were caught up in the blast.Eight were killed instantly and many others severely injured. The cause of the explosion was determined to be the seepage of methane gas from coal deposits 3,937 feet below ground.
Have a great Friday. Thanks for all your comments and 'favs' They are all read and appreciated.