Spark Bridge Research Articles
Location
Spark Bridge village is located amid the stunning scenery of the Crake Valley, almost mid-way between the southern end of Coniston Water and Morecambe Bay. The river runs through the village and is partly bordered by the pretty Village Green; close by the old stone bridge crosses the water. Colton parish is to the east, Lowick to the north, Broughton Beck to the west and Greenodd to the south.
Research Articles
The Story of Spark Bridge and its fascinating history
Entrepreneurs have for a long time harnessed the power of the River Crake to drive a variety of industries and mills. Today the beauty of the landscape has not been spoilt by these processes and many of the associated buildings are still standing, often converted into private residences, which gives the village a unique character.
Contributions from Residents
Five residents have been interviewed, in order to understand their experiences of life and to learn valuable facts.
| Person | Content |
|---|---|
| Mr and Mrs B | Growing up and living in Spark Bridge |
| Mrs K | Growing up and living in Spark Bridge |
| Mr and Mrs Saunders | The Haulage Business |
| Two other residents have written articles with other aspects of Spark Bridge | |
| Brian Campbell | The Villas of the Lower Crake Valley |
| Gill Mitchell | The Old Wesleyan Methodist Church |
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 Spark Bridge galleries below.
| Title of Album | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Mike Davies-Shiel Collection Spark Bridge | Photos of Historic Industrial Buildings |
| Sankey Collection Spark Bridge | Historical photos taken by Sankey family |
| Residents Collection Spark Bridge | Personal photos; Illustrations and Maps |
| David Kyles Collection Spark Bridge | Photos of landscapes and buildings |
Maps
There are a number of maps showing various aspects of the Spark Bridge area. Click on Maps and Links and scroll down to find the map you would like to view.