Scaffolding on Southwark Bridge

Work has now started on erecting scaffolding around Span 2 on Southwark Bridge. The work being carried out is within the existing... 

Map

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

Videos

Removing the polythene wraps

This video clip from the 2nd June 2009 shows Pyeroy removing the polythene wraps from the scaffolding which surrounds Span 5 of Southwark Bridge. Safety Boat support to this... 

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 Basil Mott

Sir Basil Mott, 1st Baronet (1859-1938) Born in Leicester in 1859, Basil Mott was later educated in Switzerland before returning home to study at the Royal School of Mines... 

• Sir Basil Mott
• Sir Ernest George