Wadebridge, The Bridge 1906
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The 'longest and fairest' bridge in Cornwall crosses the upper part of the Camel estuary, seen here at high tide. This famous bridge was built by Thomas Lovibond in the late 15th century - it has been widened twice since. After many years of increasing traffic congestion, we may be thankful that it has now been by-passed by a high bridge downstream. This view is looking east from Wadebridge to the Egloshayle side of the bridge.

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A Selection of Memories from Wadebridge

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 Wadebridge

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Now isn't this WEST HILL, we used to live at the top and I walked that stretch for years going to and from school. Thank you for the correction - Editor.
This view of children in Molesworth Street is fascinating - more than 100 years later our dance group entertained children and holidaymakers at the same spot. Our "Heather and Gorse Clog Dancers" joined up with the "Saffron Maids", and "Black Bess Border Morris" plus the "Ilfracombe Red Petticoats" to provide street entertainment as part of the Wadebridge Folk Festival. We danced near the Swan Inn ...see more
I sang many times in the Swan Folk Club and met my first wife there, Clare Hawken. We married and started our married life living in a caravan owned by Mervyn & Jean Vincent in St Issey before moving to Malta as I was in the RAF.
Samuel Treglown worked as landlord at the Swan Hotel during the 1950s.  He is an ancestor of mine I am currently researching.  His photo has appeared in Wadebridge Memories by Peter Tutthill, but with no date.  He also was a great sportsman and boxer.  Would love info or photos.  He has a son called John who has an interest in wrestling and rugby.