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Bartholemew Street
Bartholomew Street is a major thoroughfare in Newbury, Berkshire, UK. Geography Bartholomew Street runs from the A343 road, A343 at the south end to Newbury Bridge (over the River Kennet) at the north end. Points of interest on the street include the Black Boys Bridge (adjacent to Newbury railway station), the Phoenix Brewery, the Kennet Centre, and St Nicolas Church, Newbury. Just south of the Kennet bridge, the section of the road bordering the Kennet Centre (measuring ) is pedestrianised. Roads in Berkshire {{England-road-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bridge Street, Newbury
Newbury Bridge, also known as Kennet Bridge or Town Bridge, is a bridge across the River Kennet in the town centre of Newbury, Berkshire, Newbury in the England, English county of Berkshire. The bridge carries Bridge Street, which links Northbrook Street, to the north of the river, with Bartholomew Street, to the south. The river channel under the bridge is also used by boats navigating the Kennet and Avon Canal. The current bridge was built between 1769 and 1772 and has three arches, although the two outer arches are now hidden by flanking buildings. It is a Listed building, Grade II* listed structure. History The first bridge across the River Kennet in Newbury dates back to the Middle Ages, and the earliest reference to it is an account of its reconstruction in the 14th Century. In 1312, King Edward II directed that the bridge should be kept in good order. By 1623, the bridge is recorded as being built of wood, being in length and in width, and having shops on it. However ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
