Bamber Bridge

Bamber Bridge is a small town in the North West of England. It has a population of around 12,000 people and is situated just outside Preston.

The name Bamber Bridge comes from an old crossing over the River Ribble that was first recorded as Bambrigge in 1135. This bridge crossed one of the main trading routes between Scotland and England so it became very important for trade even though it was originally built to aid travellers on their way to St Leonard’s Chapel at Witherslack near Penwortham The first record of its use as a toll road dates back to 1392 when King Richard II granted permission for the keeper (probably the Abbot).