Gordon Bridson (1909–1972), commander in the Royal New Zealand Navy
Patricia ('Pat') Bridson (also known by the Manx form of her name, Padraigin Mylevreeshey) is the former editor of Carn magazine, the official journal of the Celtic League.
Bus services operate directly through a depot in Bridson Street in the village to the island's capital Douglas via Port St Mary, Colby, Castletown and Ballasalla using route numbers 1, 2, 11 and 12; these run about every twenty minutes at weekdays and Saturdays, with a less frequent service at weekends and after 6.00pm.