Title
Newquay Island and Bridge
Description
Early image of Newquay Island:Purpose: The bridge was built to provide access to a summer house on the island, with some reports suggesting it was commissioned by Victorian novelist Hall Caine.
Construction: The original design featured lattice metalwork towers with pointed finials. The towers were later encased in concrete to protect the steel from the sea spray.
The Island Features: Before the house, the island was used for religious services and keeping chickens. The current house on the island was built in the early 1900s (sometimes cited as 1910 or the 1930s) and was famously once owned by Sir Oliver Lodge, a pioneer in radio and inventor of the spark plug.
"Toll Bridge": Historical accounts mention a teashop on the island, with a 2-penny toll charged to cross the bridge.
Private Ownership: The island and bridge were purchased in 2001 by Lord and Lady Long for roughly £500,000 and later sold again, continuing to serve as a private residence/boutique holiday let
Construction: The original design featured lattice metalwork towers with pointed finials. The towers were later encased in concrete to protect the steel from the sea spray.
The Island Features: Before the house, the island was used for religious services and keeping chickens. The current house on the island was built in the early 1900s (sometimes cited as 1910 or the 1930s) and was famously once owned by Sir Oliver Lodge, a pioneer in radio and inventor of the spark plug.
"Toll Bridge": Historical accounts mention a teashop on the island, with a 2-penny toll charged to cross the bridge.
Private Ownership: The island and bridge were purchased in 2001 by Lord and Lady Long for roughly £500,000 and later sold again, continuing to serve as a private residence/boutique holiday let
Publisher
Morrab Library
Date
1920
Rights
Morrab Library
Format
Print
Identifier
M.3159
Coverage
Newquay Island