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Robinson's Bridge

Robinson’s Bridge runs from Red Road into the park and is currently being rebuilt. Rumour has it that it’s "too low" for the "new trains", and it will be out of use until October.  A classic red brick structure, it was built in 1868 at the behest of Henry Robinson.  He lived at Barham House in what’s now Allum Lane and he owned the land through which the Midland railway wanted to run from London to Sheffield.  So they built him a nice wide bridge to keep his property joined up, and we have benefited ever since.  What a shame this fine structure and landmark will be disappearing.

Look out for more photos from the rebuild in the future