Penny Bridge Research Articles
Location
Penny Bridge is an area of contrasts, the majority of property is found on a very steep hill which faces the River Crake. There is an area of flat land that borders Greenodd towards the sea and Spark Bridge to the north, here Penny Bridge Hall is situated and the bridge that gives the area it’s name. At the top of the hill is the area of Arrad Foot. At this point there is a wonderful view of the coast and a new bench been placed here to allow people to enjoy this sight.
Research Articles
The Story of Penny Bridge
The area has for some time been the centre for community activities with the church, the school and the village public house. However this article explores some of the less well known aspects of the village.
Contributions from Residents
Penny Bridge School students had personal interviews with four residents, in order to understand their experiences of life and to learn valuable lessons.
| Person | Content |
|---|---|
| David Nelson | Life at Sod House Farm |
| Tom Watson | Life in farming and estate work |
| Lee Stoller | Managing Stollers Furniture Store |
| Janet Willis | Managing Greenodd Post Office and working for Cumbria County Council |
Photo Gallery
We have a range of historical and current photographs in the Photo Gallery. They are grouped into albums according to the source of the Photograph. Navigate to locate an album using the navigation menu at the top of the page, or click on specific links for the Penny Bridge galleries below.
| Title of Album | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Mike Davies-Shiel Collection Penny Bridge | Photos of Historic Industrial Buildings |
| Sankey Collection Penny Bridge | Historical photos taken by Sankey family |
| Residents Collection Penny Bridge | Personal photos; Illustrations and Maps |
| Carole Palmer Collection Penny Bridge | Photos of landscapes and buildings |
Maps
There are a number of maps showing various aspects of the Penny Bridge area. Click on Maps and Links and scroll down to find the map you would like to view.