Robertsbridge
Robertsbridge is a town in the civil parish of Salehurst and Robertsbridge, and also the Rother area of East Sussex, England. It is around 10 miles (16 kilometres) north of Hastings and also 13 miles (21 km) south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells. The River Rother travels through the town. The village is believed to go back to 1176 when a Cistercian abbey was founded there by the Abbot, Robert de St Martin. When a market charter was provided in 1198 by Richard I to Robertsbridge (Pons Roberti in Latin) it was the very first recorded use the name. The abbey was dissolved in 1538; nonetheless, the town grew, and most of the oldest existing homes in the village day from the 14th and 15th centuries, consisting of The Seven Stars Inn over Street. At Robertsbridge is the Robertsbridge Codex (1360 ), a songs manuscript of the 14th century. It has the earliest surviving music created particularly for key-board. Robertsbridge railway station is on the main railway line from Hastings to London, and also the A21 trunk road. Robertsbridge bypass opened in 1989. Robertsbridge Community College, an expert mathematics and also computer college, is the smallest such in the area of East Sussex. The local primary school is Salehurst Church of England Primary School. Robertsbridge cultural organizations include Robertsbridge Arts Partnership (RAP], a Jazz Club and also Robertsbridge Wine Club (RWC). Sports clubs consist of Robertsbridge Cricket Club. and also formally Robertsbridge Rugby Football Club, however it disbanded in the 2008-2009 period. Robertsbridge has a bonfire society. Robertsbridge is likewise the house of the Headquarters of Grays-Nicolls, a significant brand name in Cricket, and likewise the Headquarters of Gilbert, one of the biggest brands in predominantly Rugby Union, but additionally Netball. Robertsbridge United Reformed Church, a Quality II-listed chapel constructed in 1881, depends on the High Road. The previous Bethel Strict Baptist Chapel, built in 1842 as well as likewise detailed Quality II, is nearby. At Robertsbridge is the Bruderhof, a residential Anabaptist neighborhood known as Darvell, that number concerning 300. They run a posting residence called Plough, a production facility as well as institution.
