Keywords: Radcliffe bridge 19th century.jpg en The lack of tram lines dates this image to before 1905 when tram lines were laid in the town This is a postcard image taken from Blackburn Street looking north The bridge is central to the image The postcard may be called Radcliffe Bridge because of the bridge itself or because that was the original name for the hamlet Radcliffe historically was two hamlets Radcliffe to the east at the parish church and Radcliffe Bridge The River Irwell flows under this bridge The church of St John can be seen in the distance demolished 1970s the large building in the centre is the co-op now sadly demolished Postcard from Ebay seller Sharples before 1905 PD-old Radcliffe Greater Manchester |