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Thames Bridges Then and Now (Paperback)
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Thames Bridges Then and Now (Paperback)
Series: River & Waterway Heritage S.
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Thames Bridges - this may prompt many to think of the London
bridges which span the river - Tower Bridge, Hammersmith Bridge and
the Hungerford Bridges to name but a few. Yet in this stunning new
book, Neil Davenport explores the Thames bridges - past and present
- from its source in Gloucestershire out to the North Sea. His many
images are supported by additional information on Acts of
Parliament, Thames authorities and Highway and Bridge authorities.
The river Thames has a rich history and its bridges are very much a
part of this. These include the Radcot Bridge. Dating from 1154,
the three arch masonry bridge is the oldest remaining bridge across
the Thames today. Moving in an upstream order, the author presents
road, rail and footbridges. In total the main stream is crossed by
180 bridges. Given the stretches where it is divided into two or
more streams and allowing for islands, the total number of bridges
to cross the Thames is almost double this figure.The bridges vary
greatly in size, appearance and date but they embody almost all of
the architectural and structural techniques for bridge building so
far. Their structure and architecture is supported by illustrations
and drawings old and new from a variety of sources. This book
includes the 2002 Hungerford Bridges, making it the most up-to-date
authority on the subject, and a highly enjoyable book for anyone
who has lived along the river or who has a particular affection
for/memory of any of the bridges, past or present.
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