Bridge
House was built in the 1790's after the construction of
Trent Bridge. The bridge itself was constructed in 1791
to replace the ferry which once crossed the river at this
point. The bridge cost around £12,000 to complete
and was opened as a Toll bridge. The Tolls were not abolished
until 1932 when it was purchased for £130,000 and
declared 'free' by the three local authorities. Photo's
can be seen on the Gainsborough
website
Bridge
House was formerly the town home of Colonel Sandars, the
Lord Lieutenant of Lincolnshire, local people would know
it as the former residence of Dr Johnson. Now renovated
to it's original state, with some excellent work carried
out to conform to grade II listing status, the house now
offers spacious Bed and Breakfast accommodation. The walled
garden adjoins the river Trent which still sees river traffic,
and also provides a good viewing gallery for the Trent Aegir,
one of only two tidal bores in the country.
From
Bridge house you can enjoy a stroll along Riverside Walk
into the Town centre. The walk is part of the Riverside
regeneration programme converting old industrial units into
accommodation, shops, museums, with a new Marina being planned.
This is where George Eliot was inspired to write her famous
novel ‘The Mill on the Floss’.
Set in the Lincolnshire Countryside, Bridge
House is ideal for those wanting to visit the many attractions
and facilities available in the area, with its golf courses,
Antique fayres, historical buildings, cycle and walking
routes, you'll be sure of a memorable visit.
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