200 years ago, 8th September 1824, the first bridge between Langstone & Hayling Island was opened. This illustrated presentation will discuss the reasons behind the building of a bridge, and outline the construction of the first and 1956 replacement.
Until 1824 anyone wishing to visit or leave Hayling Island either had to find a boat or to use the Wadeway, a shallow route that gave a muddy walk, at low tide, across Langstone harbour. However, the Portsmouth and Arundel Canal, completed in 1823, cut the Wadeway, necessitating a new solution. This was the weight limited road bridge replaced in 1956 by the present crossing.
Event Times
Saturday 7 September: 10:00-11:00am
Booking Information
Pre-booking: Required.
Booking opens: 31st August
Booking closes: 7th September
Book via the below link, by emailing info@thespring.co.uk, or by calling 02392 472700.
Address & Directions
The Spring Arts and Heritage Centre, Old Town Hall, 56 East Street, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 1BS.
Some parking on site - take the B2149 turnoff from the A27 turning right along Elm Lane, right again into Noryh Street and then left into East Street where the Art Centre will be found on your right hand side after 200 yards.
Additional Information
Max 60 people per tour/session. 1 hour.
The site is on the first floor. There is a stair lift but the steps are steep. Accessible toilets are available in the museum and cafe on the ground floor.
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Header image: Bicentennial Celebration_credit William Bernard Clarke