The Tommy Taylor Bridge
📍 11 Kendray St, Barnsley S70 1SE, UK
About The Tommy Taylor Bridge
The Tommy Taylor Bridge is a significant pedestrian bridge located in Barnsley, serving as a modern and attractive gateway to the town centre over the railway lines at Kendray Street. Named in honour of local football icon Tommy Taylor, who tragically died in the 1958 Munich Air crash, the bridge holds deep historical and community resonance. It was formally dedicated by the Duke of Edinburgh in October 2024, cementing its status as a notable landmark.
This contemporary structure has been widely praised by visitors, earning a strong 4.3/5 star rating. Reviewers highlight its positive impact on the town centre, describing it as a 'great improvement' that 'brightens the landscape'. Beyond its aesthetic appeal and practical utility as a crossing, the bridge also offers convenient accessibility features, including lifts at either end, ensuring it is welcoming to all pedestrians. It's not just a crossing, but a respectful tribute to a local hero.
Visiting Information
As a public pedestrian walkway, the Tommy Taylor Bridge is accessible 24/7 with no specific opening hours. It features lifts at both ends for enhanced accessibility. There are no payment options as it is a free public amenity.
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📍 11 Kendray St, Barnsley S70 1SE, UK
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Very disappointing. The bridge is fine. Useful and attractive. A big thing was made naming it after the late, great Tommy Taylor who tragically died in the 1958 Munich Air crash. The Duke of Edinburgh, ex-United and Barnsley players and members of Tommy's family were all there for the unveiling of the memorial plaque. Unfortunately though it isn't next to the steps or the lift. It's been hidden away round the corner from the steps and put high up on a wall, so nobody using the bridge would ever pass it and if you seek it out its too high to be able to read it! Pretty pointless really. Also, local lad Mark Jones, who also died in the crash and played for Barnsley schools, only gets a passing mention on the plaque. He should have had the same recognition as Tommy. The council came up with a good idea but then have made a mess of it all.
Barnsley pedestrian bridge named after local football star, Tommy Taylor, who died aged 26 in the Munich air disaster of 1958, along with 23 others. The Duke of Edinburgh formally dedicated the bridge in October 2024. Bridge has lifts at either end.
Honestly, this bridge has been a great improvement to the town center. It's a lovely gateway to the town over the rail lines and really brightens the landscape compared to before.
Bridge is bang on.