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Today's anniversary...

On this day in 1871, 155 years ago, Colonel Hutchinson inspected the five-span Gairney Glen Viaduct for the Board of Trade, a 110 feet high structure on the Devon Valley Railway.

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Woodhead demonstration

Woodhead demonstration

Going home - the foot soldiers head back down the Longdendale Trail.

Every speaker gives the same message: 'Save the Woodhead Tunnel'.

What it's all about: demonstrators gather in front of the 1954 tunnel.

Chris Davies has his say...again!

The massed ranks listen to the first speech.

Others sign the petition.

One has made a placard...

A few have brought banners...

Chris Davies MEP gives his views to Radio 4's 'You and Yours'.

A young protestor enjoys the limelight.

Campaigners arrive by foot and cycle.

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Going home - the foot soldiers head back down the Longdendale Trail.

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Forgotten Relics records and celebrates the UK's disused railway structures, still standing as monuments to the period of ambition, courage and endeavour during which they were built.

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