Islip, The Bridge c.1955
Photo ref: I56003
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Photo ref: I56003
Photo of Islip, The Bridge c.1955

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This view of the bridge was taken from near Islip House, on the west bank. In 1795, the medieval bridge was seriously damaged by floods and five of its nine arches were washed away. Although they were later rebuilt, little of the original structure remains. There is now an additional concrete footbridge along this side, the main part being reserved for motor vehicles.

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A Selection of Memories from Islip

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Islip

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Greetings,  My name is Diane and I am an American who lived in the Grange on High Street in Islip in the early 60's.  My father was in the USAF stationed at Alconberry.   I have fond memories of Islip.  I remember going to the fair in the churchyard, walking to Thrapston for fish and chips and, much to the dismay of one of the local farmers, I remember chasing some cows around a pasture.  I attended a one room ...see more