THE BRIDGE HOTEL
From the collection of Carolyn Proud
By Andy Gilbert
Carolyn Proud has been sharing some of her collection of Sussex photos and postcards on the excellent "Memories of East Sussex" Facebook page. She has kindly said that I can share views of Newhaven here, for those who don't 'do' Facebook.
So here are three featuring the Bridge Hotel at the bottom of the High Street. We'll start with this one, which we think is from the mid to late 1950s.
The Bridge Hotel and Bridge Street
Carolyn Proud collection
Then we skip forward a few years to one that's dated 1964. The mock tudor beams have gone and the appearance is closer to what it is now (thankfully renovations are at last under way!) Note the AA sign for the then brand new car ferry service - before any 'official' signs had been put up.
The Bridge Hotel, 1964
Carolyn Proud collection
And finally, here's a view that I haven't seen before, taken from the side. Mrs Warnes' shop is seen at the left. What was the name of this little street?
* Little street known as Riverside on old maps of town. John - Editor
The Bridge Hotel, 1964
Carolyn Proud collection