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There have been more changes in
Eastgate in recent years than in any other part of the old town as
illustrated by this scene from 1920, the most striking development being
the disappearance of the landmark building known as Notley’s Mill which
can be seen at the far end.
The mill was grinding corn since it was built in 1729, powered with water
from the Bourne Eau and later by electricity. It was operated by the
Notley family from 1910 but sixty years later, the business was closed and
the building demolished in 1973.
The large shop on the left became Bourne’s first department store in 1913
and which operated for 33 years, later used for various retail outlets
until converted into a private residence in 2008 while the small shop in
the house on the right was known to generations of children as “Mrs
Hinson’s little sweet shop”.
Queen’s Bridge over the Bourne Eau in the
foreground was replaced by a stronger structure in 2013. |
