Restoration of Southwark Bridge completed

After three years of grit-blasting, scaffolding and polyethylene wraps, Southwark Bridge has... 

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Southwark Bridge

Southwark Bridge is an arch bridge for traffic linking Southwark and the City across the River Thames in London. It was designed by Ernest George and Basil... 

History

Tram at Southwark Bridge

The first trams were introduced into London in 1860 by the American George Francis Train. These early trams were originally led by horses, with the first one operating along... 

History

The River Thames

For thousands of years the River Thames has played an important role in the development of England and to this day continues to delight and inspire millions of people. The... 

• The River Thames
• The Millennium Bridge

People

John Rennie

John Rennie (1761-1821) John Rennie was born in Phantassie near East Linton, East Lothian, in 1761, and was to become one of the greatest engineers of his generation. From... 

People

Sir Ernest George

Sir Ernest George (1839-1922) Born in 1839 Ernest George was an English architect who designed numerous houses throughout the country. Having studied art and architecture... 

People

Sir William Arrol & Co.

Tower Bridge works in 1892 Sir William Arrol & Co was a highly acclaimed civil engineering business established in the 1870`s. The company were responsible for building... 

• Sir Basil Mott
• Sir Ernest George