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An Act for the making and maintaining of a Bridge over the River Trent near to the Town of
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for general traffic in 1870, but was closed when declared unsafe in 1974. Following demolition of the central span, a narrower footbridge and cycleway was opened in 1980. The bridge was once again widened to accommodate an extension of the
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Chais or any little carriage 6d. For every horse or other beast drawing any wagon, wain, cart or other carriage. 4d. For every horse or mule, laden or unladen not drawing 1½d. For every Ox, Cow, Bull or Neat cattle 1d; or for a score 6d.
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