London’s famous bridges
The Romans built London's first bridge across the Thames 2,000 years ago. Now there are more than 30. These crossings connect north and south, but they also offer panoramic views of the city that inspire great artworks. There's London Bridge's latest incarnation, the iconic Tower Bridge and its clever engineering, plus many more with fascinating stories to tell. Here are some of the most famous.
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Hammersmith Bridge
It’s survived three bombs – and a struggle to keep it standing
Architecture & HomeWaterloo Bridge
Sometimes called the “ladies’ bridge”, this is a crossing that’s inspired Monet and The Kinks