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St Phillips Bridge was built in 1841 on which a toll of ½d was levied until 1875. replacing the Counterslip Ferry. Hence old Bristolians know it as “The Ha’penny Bridge”. It was bombed in 1941 and had to be rebuilt.








St Phillips Bridge was built in 1841 on which a toll of ½d was levied until 1875. replacing the Counterslip Ferry. Hence old Bristolians know it as “The Ha’penny Bridge”. It was bombed in 1941 and had to be rebuilt.