Mrs Higginbotham’s Bridge, 1984
In 1984 New Mills celebrated the centenary of the High Level Union Bridge, a bridge across the Torrs linking New Mills with New Mills Newtown, with a series of events including Mrs Higginbotham’s Bridge. This was a musical documentary looking at the fortunes of four teenagers living in 1884 and 1984 wondering what the future held for them, exploring themes about the co-operative movement, the status of women in society and support for young people.