Since the Medieval period Spalding and the river Welland had been a vital artery and thriving port town that provided a link between the trade routes of the rest of the UK, continent and the important ports of Boston and King’s Lynn.
It is often a forgotten part of Spalding’s history that it was once much closer to the sea than it is today, and that the town formed such a vital link for cargo and communication.
Further reading and pictures are below:
AOS D 0056 The Chain and Albert Bridges
Pictures of Chain Bridge:
Pictures of Albert Bridge but known locally as Chain Bridge
Albert Bridge when it as being demolished in the late 1960’s
