The Bridges

The current bridge was opened in 1933 and was designed by Sir Edward Lutyens. It’s the only London Thames bridge that crosses into another county – Surrey.

The current bridge was opened in 1820. Some historians claim there has been a bridge here since Anglo-Saxon times (, i.e. before 1066). Others say it was constructed in the 1190s. Whichever, it’s an old site.

Opened in 1887 and 1889, the two footbridges were funded through donations from local residents and businesses.

Opened in 1777 and, although remodelled to accommodate increasing traffic, is the oldest surviving bridge across the Thames.

Opened in 1933 and has the dubious notoriety for having the world’s first Gatso speed camera installed on it in 1992.

Opened in 1894 and from that date until 1945 pedestrians were charged the toll of one penny to cross it.

Opened in 1903 by King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra. It is a primary throughway as it joins the North and South Circular roads. It has also been a subject for many artists.

Opened in 1933, it's known for its proximity to the end of the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race. The course is 4 miles, 374 yards long.

Opened in 1895, it also takes trains. Whoever is in the lead of the University Boat Race at this point usually goes on to win. Cambridge 87; Oxford 81 wins. Barnes Bridge is approximately halfway along the 31-mile route and it's here we'll meet anyone who wants to walk just the second half of the route (each half being around 15.5 miles).

The current bridge was opened in 1887 as the first suspension bridge across the Thames. The question on most Londoners’ lips is "is it ever going to open again?"

Opened in 1886, it’s the only bridge in Britain to have a church on either side of it. It has been the starting point of the University Boat Race since 1845.

Opened in 1889, Fulham Bridge is a railway bridge that carries District Line trains across the Thames. It can also be crossed by foot on the downstream side.

Opened in 1938, it’s one of the busiest bridges in London with 50,000 vehicles crossing it every day but has been described as "probably the least noteworthy bridge in London".

Opened in 1890. It's situated on a sharp bend in the river and was often the scene for shipping collisions. An earlier version was the last surviving wooden bridge across the river, and inspired paintings by Turner and Whistler.

Opened in 1873, it’s one of the prettiest bridges in London, especially at night. Nicknamed "The Trembling Lady" for its tendency to vibrate when large numbers of people walk over it.

Opened in 1937, but in the 1970s, when it was repainted red and white, there was outrage from Chelsea FC fans, who felt their local landmark had been painted in the colours of their arch-rivals, Arsenal FC.

The current bridge was opened in 1906. Falkes de Breauté, a 13th century knight built a hall in this part of south London. It was known as Falkes' Hall, then Vauxhall.

The current bridge was opened in 1932 and painted red to reflect the seats in the House of Lords, the part of the Palace of Westminster closest to the bridge. 

The current bridge was opened in 1862, designed by the same architect who designed the Palace of Westminster, Charles Barry.

Opened in 2002, to honour the 50th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the throne, these two pedestrian bridges flank the older Hungerford railway bridge, sharing its foundation piers.

The current bridge was opened in 1945. Originally called the Strand Bridge, it was renamed as a lasting legacy of the victory over Napoleon achieved in the Battle of Waterloo.

Opened in 1869, the name commemorates a 13th century Dominican monastery that had once stood nearby (the monks were also known as black friars because of their dark cassocks).

The bridge initially opened on 10 June 2000. It’s a steel suspension bridge for pedestrians, nicknamed "The Wobbly Bridge" as it swayed alarmingly on its opening day.

Opened in 1921, this bridge, aside from when other bridges are closed for temporary repairs, has the least traffic of the Thames bridges in London.

There have been over four different bridges on this site - wooden ones (AD 50-1176), Medieval stone arch (1176-1832), Victorian stone arch (1832-1968) and the current bridge (1973 - present).

Unlike its neighbour half a mile away, Tower Bridge has never fallen down and is much younger - built in 1894. Its modern concrete and steel structure was opened to traffic in 1973. It is one of London’s iconic defining landmarks, recognised the world over.