1907 – “One of the last remaining Pile Bridges doomed: A vanishing landmark in Lincolnshire” “Fosdyke Bridge, which spans the Welland at the head of Fosdyke Water, is to be replaced by a swing bridge” At present its central arch is raised by hand to let vessels pass to and from Spalding. These delightful relics of a simpler England are now all too few, but the needs of a strenuous time forbid sentimental regret at their disappearance” as reported in 1907 in the Illustrated London News.
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Hi there, my Great Great Grandfather was the toll collector and lived in the toll house. His name was Henry Wilson. It would be fantastic if somebody had a photo of the house or some information on Thomas Wilson as I am writing a booklet on my family history.
Any help much appreciated
Chris King
Let’s hope someone can help.
Regards
Geoff