1865 - No 4 - View through the lock shewing the coal tips in the dock. - A spectacular view through the lock from the basin to the main dock beyond. The massive sectional wrought-iron lock gates are opened and closed utilising the chains stretching from side to side. The original swing bridge is just visible at the right-hand (north) quay wall and distant are two of the original ten coal tips. I admire the curvature of the masonry work at the entrance and base of the lock - it just screams out sheer pride in workmanship. The lower images have been colourised. [599] [archive ref : DXPD-6-4] [20170902]