Saltash Passage
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Saltash Passage is on the Devon side of the River Tamar
, opposite Saltash
. Also shown on some maps as 'Riverside', it is part of St Budeaux
, which in turn forms part of the city of Plymouth. Saltash Passage lies at the northern end of Wolseley Road. It is named after the ferry that carried passengers and vehicles between Saltash in Cornwall
and Plymouth. The ferry became uneconomic following the construction of the Tamar Bridge
in 1961.
Apart from housing, Saltash Passage is home to two pubs: the Royal Albert Bridge Inn (known locally as the 'RABI', pronounced 'rabbi') and the Ferry House Inn. It also hosts the Tamar River Sailing Club, a number of moorings and slipways, and a park that has a children's playground (known as the 'Ooji' [spelling uncertain]) and gardens. A visit to the gardens forms part of the itinerary of some coach tours.
A memorial stone stands in the gardens, commemorating the embarcation of American and British troops for the D-Day
landings of World War II
. In 2004, a service was held here on the 60th anniversary of D-Day.
Saltash Passage is a popular leisure destination in summer - with children crabbing, fishing and swimming, while their parents enjoy an open-air drink or two.
River Tamar
The Tamar is a river in South West England, that forms most of the border between Devon and Cornwall . It is one of several British rivers whose ancient name is assumed to be derived from a prehistoric river word apparently meaning "dark flowing" and which it shares with the River Thames.The...
, opposite Saltash
Saltash
Saltash is a town and civil parish in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It has a population of 14,964. It lies in the south east of Cornwall, facing Plymouth over the River Tamar. It was in the Caradon district until March 2009 and is known as "the gateway to Cornwall". Saltash means ash tree by...
. Also shown on some maps as 'Riverside', it is part of St Budeaux
St Budeaux
St Budeaux is an area and ward in the north west of Plymouth in the English county of Devon.-Original settlement:The name St Budeaux comes from Saint Budoc, the Bishop of Dol . Around 480, Budoc is said to have founded a settlement and built a small church...
, which in turn forms part of the city of Plymouth. Saltash Passage lies at the northern end of Wolseley Road. It is named after the ferry that carried passengers and vehicles between Saltash in Cornwall
Cornwall
Cornwall is a unitary authority and ceremonial county of England, within the United Kingdom. It is bordered to the north and west by the Celtic Sea, to the south by the English Channel, and to the east by the county of Devon, over the River Tamar. Cornwall has a population of , and covers an area of...
and Plymouth. The ferry became uneconomic following the construction of the Tamar Bridge
Tamar Bridge
The Tamar Bridge is a major road bridge at Saltash in southwest England carrying traffic between Cornwall and Devon. When it opened in 1961 it was the longest suspension bridge in the United Kingdom...
in 1961.
Apart from housing, Saltash Passage is home to two pubs: the Royal Albert Bridge Inn (known locally as the 'RABI', pronounced 'rabbi') and the Ferry House Inn. It also hosts the Tamar River Sailing Club, a number of moorings and slipways, and a park that has a children's playground (known as the 'Ooji' [spelling uncertain]) and gardens. A visit to the gardens forms part of the itinerary of some coach tours.
A memorial stone stands in the gardens, commemorating the embarcation of American and British troops for the D-Day
D-Day
D-Day is a term often used in military parlance to denote the day on which a combat attack or operation is to be initiated. "D-Day" often represents a variable, designating the day upon which some significant event will occur or has occurred; see Military designation of days and hours for similar...
landings of World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. In 2004, a service was held here on the 60th anniversary of D-Day.
Saltash Passage is a popular leisure destination in summer - with children crabbing, fishing and swimming, while their parents enjoy an open-air drink or two.