Newby Bridge, River Leven 1914
Photo ref: 67412
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Holidaymakers are boating on the southern reaches of Windermere near Newby Bridge. Boating is still a popular pastime on Windermere, which is England's largest lake. The calm reaches of the southern end of the lake create a quiet backwater compared to the busy shores around Bowness.

A Selection of Memories from Newby Bridge

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Mybfather was police at newby bridge police station in 1979.Iwent to leven xalley school. I was seven whad dog called shep i add photo's e
I'm researching my family and have come across a reference to a Catholic seminary for foreign missionaries in Newby Bridge. The person I'm tracing would have been there in the late 1920s. If anyone has knowledge of this place, I would greatly appreciate hearing about it. Thank you.
Can I ask if anyone remembers my mom's great aunt, Nellie Briscoe? She lived in a caravan in the 1950s-1960s, just by the bridge, Newby Bridge. She had two dogs, Carne Terriers, If anyone can remember her, would they get in touch, Garry.
I lived in Newby Bridge during the late 50s and early 60s . My father was the Police Sergeant based at Newby Bridge Police Station which was near the roundabout with the turning to Windermere/Ambleside . I visited Newby Bridge last year and was sad to see that the Police Station had been demolished to make way for the roundabout. I stayed at the Swan but no one seems to recall the Police Station and ...see more