Saltburn's Ha'Penny Bridge
1971
Saltburn's Ha'Penny Bridge's toll finally gave into inflation with the arrival of decimalisation.
Originally built in 1868, the bridge spanned Skelton Beck and was demolished in 1974.
This was first broadcast as part of BBC tv's Nationwide on 10 February 1971.
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