Why three unusual river crossings remain governed by Victorian-era laws
In short: Explore the strange legal history of three crossings over the Manchester Ship Canal, where ancient permissions and complex legal wrangling still dictate how people move across the water.
The Hulmes Ferry, Thelwall Ferry, and the Warburton Toll Bridge are all managed by a single company. Their operations are tied to historical legal frameworks, including the Manchester Ship Canal Act of 1885 and the Rixton and Warburton Bridge Act of 1863. While the 1863 Act originally concerned a different bridge over the River Mersey, its permissions were eventually transferred to the Ship Canal, creating a complicated web of legal history that continues to influence the area today.
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