Compo 10,328 Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 I have often wondered what this Hounds Gate bridge connects together. It doesn't appear to have been discussed in the forum before so does anyone have information about it, please? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 I have often wondered what this Hounds Gate bridge connects together. It doesn't appear to have been discussed in the forum before so does anyone have information about it, please? The Bridge of Sighs, which spans Houndsgate and is seen here, connects the two portions of a great soft-goods warehouse and was erected in 1923.Info Picture The Past Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted March 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 Thanks Bubblewrap. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OLDACE 196 Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 The bridge connected the two building of James Snook & Co Ltd, wholesale soft furnishers, milliners, drapers etc. I worked there for a few months in 1962. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted March 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 I wonder if the bridge was an addition to the buildings or if it was there by original design? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,654 Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 My aunt worked there for years as a seemstress Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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