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Love locks safely arrive at their new home

Thornbridge Estate Bags of locks at Thornbridge HallThornbridge Estate
The locks were transported to Thornbridge Hall in bags

Thousands of love locks have safely arrived at their new home after being removed from a landmark bridge in the Peak District.

The love locks were previously attached to Weir Bridge in Bakewell, which became famous for its mass of mementos.

But Derbyshire County Council removed the locks to do maintenance work, and is changing the design of the bridge so that more cannot be added.

The council agreed to give the locks to the Save the Love Locks at Bakewell campaign group, which has now had them transported to nearby Thornbridge Hall.

Save the Love Locks at Bakewell The pedestrian bridge is shown without all of its locks on 25 SeptemberSave the Love Locks at Bakewell
Weir Bridge is now clear of locks for the first time in more than a decade

Richard Young, who set up the campaign group, said: "The love locks are now safely stored at Thornbridge Hall and are waiting the next stage of their journey."

The eventual plan is for the love locks to be displayed on a structure at the stately home, and the campaign group is trying to raise £3,000 to pay for this.

More than half of the money has been raised so far, and it could take several months for the structure to be approved and built.

Meanwhile, Weir Bridge is due to be closed until Monday while it is refurbished.

Pigeon at Weir Bridge
The bridge has been closed while the maintenance work is done - but pigeons can still fly over

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