Ferry good?


A foot ferry has been running on the stretch of river for 400 years
A historic Shropshire ferry, which had been out of action for nearly two years after flooding, is running again.
The Hampton Loade Ferry, near Bridgnorth, had not been used on the River Severn after flooding affected the area and damaged the boat.
The foot ferry, which is attached to a cable across the river, has no power but uses the current of the water to pull it across to the opposite bank.
The service started a week after the ferry was lifted back into the water.
'Really pleased'
The non-profit-making Hampton Loade Community Trust was set up to run the river ferry again and preserve a service dating back more than 400 years.
Theresa Cole, from Hampton Loade, who was involved in setting up the trust, said: "We've come to love it - it's historic.
"Everybody's been really pleased that the ferry's back up and running.
"Everybody's had a lovely time coming across. The sun's been shining and it's been wonderful."

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