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Demolition of Waterloo Bridge CXP01_01_101
Filename: cxp01_01_101.jpg
Size: 6461 x 4827 (7.5MB)
Date: 20th August 2021
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: https://images.historicenglandservices.org.uk/
Job Title: Photographer
© Historic England Archive
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Demolition of Waterloo Bridge CXP01_01_101
WATERLOO BRIDGE, LAMBETH, GREATER LONDON. A view across the River Thames showing the demolition of the old Waterloo Bridge.
The Waterloo Bridge was designed by John Rennie and opened in 1817. It was demolished in the 1930s with another bridge replacing it in the 1940s
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Media ID 22201765
© Historic England Archive
1930s Boats Cranes Demolition Georgian Road Bridge Waterscape
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This print captures the historic moment of the demolition of Waterloo Bridge in Lambeth, Greater London. Taken by Charles William Prickett, it offers a unique perspective across the River Thames as this iconic bridge is dismantled piece by piece. Designed by John Rennie and opened in 1817, Waterloo Bridge stood as a testament to Georgian architecture for over a century. However, progress demanded its removal in the 1930s, making way for a new bridge that would be erected in the following decade. The image showcases not only the destruction but also the bustling waterscape surrounding this significant event. Boats gracefully navigate through the river while cranes loom overhead, symbolizing both movement and transformation. Prickett's photograph encapsulates an era of change and renewal within London's landscape. It serves as a poignant reminder that even structures with deep historical roots must sometimes yield to modernization. As we gaze upon this print today, we are transported back to those transformative years when old gave way to new. It invites us to reflect on our own relationship with progress and preservation – how history can shape our present while paving the path towards an ever-evolving future.
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