Description and History of Site:-
Replacement for the William Tierney Clark suspension bridge of 1827. Present bridge designed by Bazalgette and built by Dixon, Appleby and Thorne 1883-1887 (opened 11th June). Iron-frame towers clad in cast iron partly gilt carry the suspension links and are mounted on the original 1827 piers. Numerous recent closures for strengthening works and defects.
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Key Words :- Suspension bridge
Address :- Hammersmith Bridge, London, Greater London
Grid Ref :- TQ 23005 78145
Co-ordinates :- Lat 51.488884 , Long -0.229730
Local Authority :- Richmond upon Thames London Borough Council
Pre 1974 County :- Greater London Council
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II*
Historic England List No - 1079819, 1080793,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Contributor :- GLIAS Database - 2 June 2018
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © GLIAS Database
Grid Ref :- TQ 23005 78145
Co-ordinates :- Lat 51.488884 , Long -0.229730
Local Authority :- Richmond upon Thames London Borough Council
Pre 1974 County :- Greater London Council
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II*
Historic England List No - 1079819, 1080793,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Contributor :- GLIAS Database - 2 June 2018
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © GLIAS Database