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Southwark Bridge

Dec 12th, 2009
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

Jan 18th, 2010
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

Jan 4th, 2010
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... 
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People

John Rennie

Dec 14th, 2009
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

Dec 14th, 2009
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.

Dec 14th, 2009
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... 
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Videos

Grit blasting Southwark Bridge

Industrial painting contractors have now started grit blasting Span 4. Polythene wraps have been applied to the scaffolding, which... 

Videos

All white under Southwark Bridge

This video clip from the 8th April 2010 shows industrial painting contractors applying the Finish Coat ‘Southwark White’...