Spalding, High Bridge c.1960
Photo ref: S388227
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Photo ref: S388227
Photo of Spalding, High Bridge c.1960

More about this scene

Spalding's townscape is 'made' by the River Welland, which bisects the town. There are roads along each bank and houses face the river, giving it a slightly Dutch feel. Indeed, there are some fine Georgian houses, particularly on the east side near the good parish church. Here we look towards High Bridge of 1838. Berrills and the buildings beyond have been demolished to make way for road improvements and a riverside walk.

Memories of Spalding, High Bridge c1960

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. These memories are of Spalding, High Bridge c.1960

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When I was very young, just before 1950, I can remember High Bridge was like this without the footbridge beside it. Without so much traffic it was safe to walk over the main bridge. Then the river was tidal and had banks of mud on either side of the water. The white building seen above the bridge was Berrills clothes shop which opened at the beginning of the century. I can remember an area given up to the most wonderful ...see more