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A stone bridge spans a river lined with multi-storey buildings, with pedestrians walking along the embankment and bridge deck.

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.

A temporary wooden bridge with a simple railing spans a waterway, with a row of multi-story stone buildings in the background.

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

A tall brick building with a tiled roof stands beside a river bank, with a long ladder leaning against its exterior wall.

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

A construction site featuring piles of sacks and timber beams, with a large crane overlooking buildings in the background.

Town Bridge Wisbech under construction

A large crowd gathered on a bridge in front of historic buildings, with people in formal coats standing in a line.

Town Bridge Wisbech opened 1931

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