This 180-year-old viaduct designed by railway pioneer George Stephenson has undergone a multi-million-pound restoration to improve passenger journeys and secure its future for generations to come.
It was really nice to see it clear of all the scaffolding

VisitTodmorden

February 2, 2022

The impressive Stephenson viaduct which has just had a multimillion-pound facelift. Built in 1840 and designed by George Stephenson, it has large stone towers with cast-iron and steel bridge between. According to English Heritage it is “The most outstanding railway bridge on the line.” And we’d agree, definitely worth stopping for a photo or two!

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