HOD 2024 – Uncorking the Bottle (neck).

Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024

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.

Booklet number: 34a

Region: SHDC

Address: The Market House, Market Street, Long Sutton, PE12 9DD

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.

Time: Sat 14th & Sun 15th 11.00 – 16.00

Booking required: No

For more events, take a look at our Lincolnshire Heritage Open Days brochure. You can download our digital brochure for free (from June 21st 2024)