Poulton Le Fylde, Shard Bridge c.1955
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P105003
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The two townships of Poulton-le-Fylde and Hambleton, linked by the bridge, were villages when the bridge was first built to serve agricultural communities. Previously farmers had to ford the river Wyre at what was called Aldwath. Poulton was dubbed 'the metropolis of the Fylde'; being so centrally placed, it was the busiest market town, and the bridge was sorely needed. The bridge across the Wyre to replace fords was built in 1864 and cost over £13,000, but people objected to the paying of tolls; however, it was not until July 1993 that a fine new toll-free bridge was opened. Soon after this, the old bridge was demolished. During floods the river could rise up to road level on the bridge.
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