Bridge Chambers Barnstaple History

August 10 2017 another seriously early barnstaple photo from i would guess in the 1860s this time used in a then now composite.

Bridge chambers barnstaple history. As far as i can tell the only buildings visible in both photos are the spire of the parish church and the building that s now wetherspoons. Barnstaple long bridge is a medieval bridge linking tawstock with barnstaple in north devon england spanning the river taw. Barnstaple is a thriving partly pedestrianised centre with a traditional pannier market. Bridge chambers is a grade ii listed late 19th century building situated in the ancient town of barnstaple.

In april 1960 the devon county council gave up their tenancy of the bridge hall and ante room which they had had ever since the building of bridge chambers in the 1870 s. If you would like to leave your details in the form below we will endeavour to answer your query within 24 hrs. The chamberlain to the bridge trust is available to give illustrated talks on the history and work of the trust. This was the principal venue in barnstaple for such sales.

Another seriously early barnstaple photo from i would guess in the 1860s this time used in a then now composite. Nevertheless the bridge trust will continue to make grants on a limited basis for those most in need. Bridge chambers is located in barnstaple devon. During the whole of the 90 years or so the hall had been used both as court rooms by the county council as well as by the trustees for casual lettings for auction sales etc.

Another major medieval bridge the bideford long bridge over the torridge is a few miles away. The old photograph shows bridge house now home to lilicos and was taken from a vantage point between the two buildings that later become bridge chambers and bridge end. Outside this area a contribution toward fuel is welcomed. The pop up museum in bridge chambers is open every monday and tuesday 11 00 3 00pm to collect your stories about barnstaple this week we are collecting stories about brannam s pottery.

We are available to contact by phone email or post. One of the largest medieval bridges in britain it is a grade i listed building and ancient monument. As far as i can tell the only. There is no fee charged for these talks if within 20 miles of barnstaple.

However much of our property particularly the c19th bridge chambers and bridge trust hall are in need of renovation and provision must be made for this.