Battersea Bridge – Thames Tour, Bradshaw’s Handbook, no.121

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Follow my blog with Bloglovin ‘Battersea Bridge, a wretched impediment of wood, has about eighty years of existence to answer for as an obstacle in the way of our river navigation..’, says Mr Bradshaw.  The bridge, also known as Chelsea Bridge, … Continued

Battersea Park – Thames Tour, Bradshaw’s Handbook, no.119

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Battersea Park is one of the earliest Municipal Parks in London, first proposed in 1844. James Pennethorne created a design which was further developed by John Gibson, working for the Metropolitan Board of Works.

Victoria Railway Bridge – Thames Tour, Bradshaw’s Handbook, no.117

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‘..The Victoria Railway Bridge … is one of the most satisfactory bridges spanning the Thames…’, says Mr Bradshaw. ‘…Built on three stone piers, its noble iron arches have an appearance of strength and elegance which, with its level road, make it … Continued

After Vauxhall Bridge – Thames Tour, Bradshaw’s Handbook, no.116

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After Vauxhall Bridge ‘…The river now introduces us to various interesting objects in rapid succession. To the right lie the new streets, stretching forth towards the modern elegant region of Belgravia and exhibiting evidence  of the wealth and station of the … Continued