Twickenham, The Footbridge To Eel Pie Island c.1960
Photo ref:
T91036
Photo ref:
T91036
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The island ferry was largely superseded by the construction of Snappers footbridge in 1957. The main channel of the Thames is on the Surrey side of Eel Pie Island.
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Memories of Twickenham, the Footbridge to Eel Pie Island c1960
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The footbridge over to Eel Pie Island did not open until 9th February 1957, when folk were invited to a "Grand Gala Opening Night - A Three Band Session" at Eel Pie Island Jazz Club. They were treated to Cy Laurie, Bill Brunskill's Jazzmen and The Alpha Jazzmen
Many thanks for the information - we will update our database to read c1960. Ed.
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