West Bridgford

West Bridgford was founded between 919 and 924, when defences and houses were built at the south end of Trent Bridge. It was established by Edward the Elder to protect Nottingham and the surrounding area against incursions from Danes in the North of England. A survey during Edward's reign indicates that the population at this time was 192 people, 19 of whom were farmers. In 1086, the Domesday survey recorded the village of Brigeforde as part of the Manor of Clifton. In 1523, the Musters family won the West Bridgford estate after winning in a game of cards. Some main roads in central West Bridgford are named after wealthy families that dominated its early history, such as Musters Road. At…

The central West Bridgford area has a diversity of buildings, mostly Victorian, although larger properties are being demolished for development, as no protection exists for the common housing stock. St. Giles Church is medieval, but was heavily restored at the end of the 19th century.