Hello All,
I've just joined this forum as I have family roots around the Bedlington area. Both my grandfather and great grandfather were born in the town, and other relatives have lived there, or nearby, so I'm looking forward to finding out more about them, and hopefully making some contributions to the site too 😀.
They were mainly miners, hence my username, but I've resurrected this post to start with, because it mentions the Bridge Inn, which my 2x great grandfather ran in the 1860s or 1870s.
I knew it was on Front Street East, and I remember walking down the street about 20 years ago to see if I could see it, to no avail, as it had been demolished some time ago.
At the time, I remember seeing in a local directory that he ran it as a beerhouse, rather than an tavern or inn, which is interesting. It closed in 1939, I think. Perhaps that was when it was demolished, I don't know.
I also recall seeing a photo or print but it seemed to be under a bridge, next to the river. Don't think that makes sense with the Front Street East address, but locals may be able to clarify further. I've looked through the album you have on here, but cannot see anything there.
Sorry this is a bit vague, I need to access the records again when I can get the time.