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Bridgetown 1930s

(this image rescanned larger size) Widening of Bridgetown Hill. Ministry of Transport Scheme cost approx £5000. This scheme proposed in 1923. 30ft carriageway, 5ft grass margin with trees, 5ft pathway adjacent, land wall 4ft high. 1931 work commenced on the widening of Bridgetown Hill. Tender accepted from W.H.Smith & Co, Bristol and Torquay for £4925 (Highest bidder being £9241) The properties of Lt Col F.K. Windeatt was awarded £197 17s 6d + £35 towards costs (£390 claimed) and Duke of Somerset £156 + £37 towards costs (£565 claimed). Before the road widening and lighting of Bridgetown Hill many accidents occurred on this road some fatal. DP BOX 1