North Bridge, Station and Server's Fountain - 1917

The entrance to North Bridge from a postcard dated 1917. In the distance, on the left can be seen the station and on the right, the railway bridge. In front stands Server's fountain. The drinking fountain with four spouts and two troughs, was erected in 1875 by Dr John Server. Its purpose was give provide drinking water for people passing over the bridge, and animals on their way to market. In 1929 it was moved to Spa Park, minus its crown, lamp and most of its base.

Server's Fountain as it now looks in Spa Park.

Territorials on North Bridge - 1911

This photo is from a Mrs Earle of Paignton, a lady who had the distinction of being one of Britain's first female zoo keepers. It belonged to her father who was in the territorial battalion of the Duke of Wellington's Regiment. He served every day of WWI and survived, and then, being by that time a reserve officer, every day of WWII. This is the battalion marching down North Road past the, now closed, Station Hotel. with thanks to Chris Smith

The same view in 2015

North Bridge (early 20th Century)

A photograph of troops coming down from the station. The building on the right housed a steam engine and boilers. The building was designed by Thomas Prosser and was built in 1863. Its purpose was to pump water from the River Ure below, to keep the locomotives continually supplied.

The same view in 2015