Uncorking the Bottle (neck).
The Market House, Market Street, Long Sutton, Lincolnshire, PE12 9DD
Before 1830, travel between Lincolnshire and Norfolk was hampered by the tidal wash between the counties. A bridge in 1830 and causeway in 1831, opened the bottleneck, shortened the road route by a day’s travel, and increased road traffic many fold. 30 years later the railway followed the same route and the gateway to East Anglia was well and truly flung open.
This exhibition will show what local life was like before 1830; how it changed in the decades following, focusing on the 3 bridges at Sutton Bridge, land reclamation, the coming of the railway, the port and the local impact of motor transport.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 14 September:
- 11.00 - 16.00
- Sunday 15 September:
- 11.00 - 16.00
Location & directions
The Market House, Market Street, Long Sutton, Lincolnshire, PE12 9DD
- Directions:
- On B1359 passing through Long Sutton. On street parking may be difficult nearby but there are free carparks within walking distance on West Street. On 505 Spalding to Kings Lynn bus route.
- Contact on day:
- Mrs Wendy Jeffries
- Telephone number:
- +441406362310
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
