James Gray: This view, taken about 1908, shows the Toll Bridge, the railway level crossing, St Nicholas Church, and (far right) the Red Lion which had been altered and extended during the 1890s. jgc_38_163
2019: The viewpoint is instantly recognisable, however today there are considerably more mature trees obscuring the Red Lion pub on the right and the church of St. Nicholas on the left. In the old image, at the end of the bridge, the two buildings facing each other (possibly toll houses) have now been removed. The gables of the old flint houses behind, are now clearly visible. The bridge itself was renovated in 2008 and has new timbers and a stronger structure. The original toll bridge was built in 1781 providing a link from Old Shoreham to Lancing and Worthing across the river Adur. It is a grade II listed building owned by West Sussex County Council. In 1947 it was owned by British Rail and cost 6 pence in old money to cross. It was closed to traffic in 1968, then became a public bridleway. It was in need of repair and money was raised to restore it. It reopened to pedestrians in 2008. (Photographer: Jan Sinkfield)