St Ives, Bridge 1899
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The bridge across the Ouse at St Ives was built in medieval times. Part of it was destroyed and a drawbridge put in its place as a defensive measure during the Civil War; it was then subsequently rebuilt. Its distinguishing feature - almost uniquely - is the chapel in the middle. The two upper storeys were added in 1736, and for a time the building was used as a public house. It was restored in 1929 when the upper storeys were demolished.
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