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Town Bridge, Wisbech (post 1931)

Town Bridge, Wisbech

History of the Town Bridge

Listed Building

Also known as: Wisbech Bridge. Shown as Wisbech Bridge on OS map. River bridge. 1931. By RSW Perkins, County Surveyor of Isle of Ely, and Messrs. L Mouchell of London. Reinforced concrete using the Hennibique system. Neo-classical style.

The Town bridge was opened in 1931.

Temporary wooden bridge used between demolition of Stone Bridge and construction of iron Brdge, 1855-7 (Samuel Smith)

Lawson’s granary, South brink; demolished to make room for Iron Bridge c.1850 (Thomas Craddock?)

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