Hydraulic Tower at Sutton Bridge
…each side of bridge which would be connected to the capstan, with ropes to wind the bridge open, and closed. They did not actually move the bridge, but went through…
…each side of bridge which would be connected to the capstan, with ropes to wind the bridge open, and closed. They did not actually move the bridge, but went through…
Cross Keys Bridge at Sutton Bridge in 1918. It had been opened to replace an earlier bridge which had been built a hundred yards downstream. …
In this photo, taken in 1910 we see horses and carts laden with corn sacks which are waiting to be shipped at Garner’s Wharf, Sutton Bridge. This two-storey warehouse was…
Albert Cooper of Sutton Bridge submitted this photograph of the old windmill that was once on Tydd Bank. Albert, a lifelong resident of Sutton Bridge, has memories of the community…
…Office, Sutton Bridge”. Below that line is “V&S Ltd.” At the front lower rhs corner “53218.J.V.” can be see. John Valentine were prolific postcard producers. The picture is of a…
A postcard published in 1910 by Crosland & Son which shows a view of New Road, Sutton Bridge….
Real photo postcard showing a view of Main Road, Sutton Bridge. Printed by H.Coates & Sons, Wisbech. Possibly dates around late 1940’s ? The vehicle by the street light looks…
A group photo of the Sutton Bridge Primary School class in 1948. The children are holding instruments which suggests the photo was taken during a music lesson. Thanks to Pat…
A team photo of Sutton Bridge United thought to date from the 1950’s. Can anyone identify the names of those in this team, and the exact year ? Click on…
This photo shows Sutton Bridge Railway Station as it was just one week before closure. So this would date as 1959. Click on image to enlarge…
This photo shows some ships at Port Sutton Bridge. Early 20th Century. Click on image to enlarge…
…Council, “Long Sutton and Sutton Bridge local plan : the first round of public participation, (Spalding: South Holland District Council, 1984) South Holland District Council, “Spalding and Pinchbeck Local Plan”,…
…a mechanism on the bridge and on rotating it open and closed bridge. The bridge swung open to allow barges access to the port of Spalding. It was believed he…
Here is another good photo taken late1800’s/ early 1900’s of the new swing bridge opened 18th July 1897, unusual to get a panaramic view at that time….
John Barker post – As there is an interest in old photographs of the village I have put together a trip down Bridge Road from the Methodist Chapel, also Coach…
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