Bamber Bridge

Settlement in Lancashire South Ribble

England

Bamber Bridge

A6 London Way, northbound Credit: Colin Pyle

Bamber Bridge is a small town located in Lancashire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles south of the city of Preston and falls within the borough of South Ribble. With a population of around 12,000 people, Bamber Bridge is a vibrant and close-knit community.

Historically, Bamber Bridge was a rural village with mainly agricultural activities. However, with the advent of the Industrial Revolution, the town saw significant growth and development. Today, it is a mix of both old and new, with quaint cottages and modern housing estates coexisting side by side.

The town has a range of amenities and facilities to cater to the needs of its residents. There are several schools, including primary and secondary schools, ensuring that education is easily accessible for families. Bamber Bridge also boasts a variety of shops, supermarkets, and local businesses, providing convenient options for shopping and services.

For leisure and recreation, residents can enjoy the beautiful local parks and green spaces, such as Cuerden Valley Park and Withy Grove Park. These areas offer opportunities for walking, picnicking, and other outdoor activities. Bamber Bridge is also home to various sports clubs and facilities, catering to a range of interests including football, cricket, and rugby.

Transportation links in Bamber Bridge are well-established, with the M6 motorway running nearby and the town having its own railway station. This provides easy access to neighboring towns and cities, making it convenient for commuting or exploring the wider region.

In summary, Bamber Bridge is a charming town with a rich history and a strong sense of community. Its range of amenities, beautiful surroundings, and convenient location make it an attractive place to live for both families and individuals.

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Bamber Bridge Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.731332/-2.681327 or Grid Reference SD5526. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A6 London Way, northbound

Colin Pyle

Lostock Hall Station

Peter Moore

Triangle of land in the middle of Whitehouse Junction

Surrounded by three former railway embankment. This is now part of Preston Junction local nature reserve.

Christine Johnstone

Silver birch on a former railway embankment

Often the first trees to colonise abandoned land. Fast growing and short-lived, their rotting trunks improve the soil for other more long-lived trees.

Christine Johnstone

The old tram road, near Carr Wood

Now a tree-lined public footpath and traffic-free cycle route. But built as a freight route, by a canal company, to link the two separate parts of the Lancaster Canal. For more information see SD5427 : The Old Tram Road Towards Preston.

Christine Johnstone

Rootplate of a fallen tree, Old Tram Road

The tree had grown on the side of the tramroad embankment, and seems to have toppled after wet weather.

Christine Johnstone

Old Bridge Marker on Todd Lane South, Lostock Hall

Bridge Marker in the parapet of Stone Bridge, River Lostock, on the east side of Todd Lane South in Lostock Hall. Milestone Society National ID: LA_CUERD01br

W MacDonald

Bamber Bridge Station

Bamber Bridge station is on the line between Preston and Blackburn. There is a busy level crossing at the eastern end of the platforms. Note the steel work that is currently necessary to support the signal box.

Stephen McKay

The Lancs & Yorks, Bamber Bridge

Passengers from Preston arriving at Bamber Bridge station might find the Lancs & Yorks pub very convenient for a stop off on the way home. Its story is an unusual one. For many years known as the Lancashire and Yorkshire (later shortened to Lancs & Yorks), taking its name from the company that ran the adjacent railway, it closed in 2013. The building was then divided into two retail units and it looked as though it had joined the ever-growing ranks of former pubs forever. However, eight years later in 2021 one of the units reopened as a microbar, taking the old name, and now appears to be thriving with regular live music and other entertainment - good news indeed for those who love the institution of the British pub. This photograph shows it as it was in 1992 when it was a William Younger's house and looked smart: SD5625 : Lancs & Yorks, Bamber Bridge. 20 years later, shortly before closure, it was beginning to look distinctly down at heel: SD5625 : Lancs & Yorks, Bamber Bridge.

Stephen McKay

McNamara Gardens, Bamber Bridge

The somewhat strange-looking tree sculpture on a patch of dandelion-covered grass constitutes a memorial to John McNamara, a local man who was awarded the Victoria Cross in the First World War. A tree design was chosen because the name Bamber Bridge derives from the Old English 'bēam' and 'brycg', meaning a tree-trunk bridge.

Stephen McKay

Station Road, Bamber Bridge

This line of terraced houses stands opposite St Aidan's Church in Bamber Bridge. Balshaw Street leads off to the left. Station Road is nowadays the B6258 but was previously a stretch of the A6.

Stephen McKay

Walton Arms, Bamber Bridge

This pub, tucked away on St Aidan's Road, was formerly the School Lane Club and became a pub in 2015. The interior decor is in the very trendy 'steampunk' style.

Stephen McKay