English Rope Tricks - lesson 2
To avoid ropes wearing the stone and brickwork of locks some bridges have a split for the tow rope to slip through





This is at The Bratch on Staffs & Worcs










This is at Factory Locks on the BCN











And this on the Trent & Meersey











On the Worcs & Birmingham there are safety railings






And here at Wheelock on the Trent & Mersey we have a safety rail which prevents the split bridge being utilised as designed.