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Demolition of Waterloo Bridge CXP01_01_105
WATERLOO BRIDGE, LAMBETH, GREATER LONDON. A view looking north-east across the River Thames showing the old Waterloo Bridge under demolition.
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. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England Archive
Media ID 22201775
Filename: cxp01_01_105.jpg
Size: 6295 x 4827 (9.9MB)
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
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This print captures a significant moment in London's history - the demolition of Waterloo Bridge. Taken by Charles William Prickett, the image showcases a view looking northeast across the River Thames, revealing the old bridge being dismantled. The original Waterloo Bridge was an architectural masterpiece designed by John Rennie and opened to the public in 1817. For over a century, it served as a vital transportation link connecting Lambeth and Greater London. However, as time passed and modernization took hold, it became necessary to replace this Georgian-era structure. In the 1930s, plans were set in motion for its demolition. The photograph freezes this transformative period when progress met tradition head-on. As workers dismantle sections of the bridge piece by piece, one can't help but feel both nostalgia for what once stood proudly and excitement for what lies ahead. Eventually replaced by another bridge constructed in the 1940s, this historic event marked not only physical change but also symbolized London's ability to adapt and evolve with time. Prickett's expertly captured waterscape highlights riverboats dotting along the riverbank against a backdrop of construction machinery - an intriguing blend of past and present. This print serves as a reminder that even landmarks steeped in history must sometimes make way for progress while preserving their legacy through artful documentation like Prickett's work here.
