The Fan Bridge (London)

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The Merchant Square Footbridge (also known as The Fan Bridge) is a movable pedestrian bridge spanning a canal in Paddington, London. It is architecturally and mechanically unique, being composed of five side-by side sections of varying lengths, with offset pivots to accommodate the varying lengths. When opened, the segments are brought to varying angles of elevation. The visual effect when opened has been likened to that of a Japanese fan.

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Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merchant_Square_Footbridge
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Coordinates:   51°31'7"N   -0°10'18"E

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  • Marked incorrectly; the rolling bridge is 100 metres to the west.
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