simonski123
13-05-2008, 17:32
how did abyssinia bridge on janson street get its name
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View Full Version : How did Abyssinia Bridge on Janson Street get its name? simonski123 13-05-2008, 17:32 how did abyssinia bridge on janson street get its name mick851 13-05-2008, 18:47 it got its name in 1868 when british troops invaded abyssinia, when the emperor had imprisoned some british offcials. simonski123 14-05-2008, 11:32 cheers mick - one of my wifes workmates was asking so now she knows mick851 14-05-2008, 18:38 no prob's, the first bridge was made of wood, then it was replaced by a metal foot bridge. then in 1908 it was replaced again by a road bridge. Greybeard 14-05-2008, 19:11 no prob's, the first bridge was made of wood, then it was replaced by a metal foot bridge. then in 1908 it was replaced again by a road bridge. Thanks for the reason for the name. Have you any date for the wooden bridge ? I'm sure I read somewhere there was for many years a ferry crossing there-abouts - from the Attercliffe Steam Mill to a footpath from Grimesthorpe, but I have never found the reference again. There is a photo of the iron footbridge in one of the 'Sheffield' books I have. mick851 14-05-2008, 19:32 1868 the wooden bridge was built, dont know about the ferry crossing |