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Southwark Bridge Collection

"Southwark Bridge: A Majestic Link in London's Iconic Skyline" Standing proudly over the River Thames

Background imageSouthwark Bridge Collection: London Bridge, Southwark Bridge, Blackfriars Bridge, Waterloo Bridge, New Hungerford Bridge

London Bridge, Southwark Bridge, Blackfriars Bridge, Waterloo Bridge, New Hungerford Bridge, Westminster Bridge
5210074 London Bridge, Southwark Bridge, Blackfriars Bridge, Waterloo Bridge, New Hungerford Bridge, Westminster Bridge, Vauxhall Bridge, Hammersmith Bridge (engraving) by English School

Background imageSouthwark Bridge Collection: England, London, Southwark Bridge and City Area Skyline

England, London, Southwark Bridge and City Area Skyline

Background imageSouthwark Bridge Collection: Opening of Southwark Bridge toll free, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson

Opening of Southwark Bridge toll free, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Opening of Southwark Bridge toll free, 1864. Southwark Bridge over the River Thames in London links Southwark and the City

Background imageSouthwark Bridge Collection: 'The Great Street Paved With Water' The Thames from Southwark to Blackwall, 1937. Creator: Aerofilms

"The Great Street Paved With Water" The Thames from Southwark to Blackwall, 1937. Creator: Aerofilms
"The Great Street Paved With Water" The Thames from Southwark to Blackwall, 1937. Aerial view of the River Thames with Tower Bridge, London Bridge

Background imageSouthwark Bridge Collection: Southwark Bridge, River Thames, London, England, UK

Southwark Bridge, River Thames, London, England, UK

Background imageSouthwark Bridge Collection: UK, England, London, Southwark Bridge and Tower Bridge at sunrise

UK, England, London, Southwark Bridge and Tower Bridge at sunrise

Background imageSouthwark Bridge Collection: River Thames, Southwark Bridge and The Shard, London, England, UK

River Thames, Southwark Bridge and The Shard, London, England, UK

Background imageSouthwark Bridge Collection: Sunrise over Southwark Bridge and London Bridge along River Thames, London, United

Sunrise over Southwark Bridge and London Bridge along River Thames, London, United Kingdom

Background imageSouthwark Bridge Collection: Sunrise over river Thames towards Southwark Bridge, The Shard and London Bridge, London

Sunrise over river Thames towards Southwark Bridge, The Shard and London Bridge, London, United Kingdom

Background imageSouthwark Bridge Collection: Southwark Bridge, River Thames, City of London, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Southwark Bridge, River Thames, City of London, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSouthwark Bridge Collection: Blackfriars, from Southwark Bridge, plate six from Original Views of London as It Is

Blackfriars, from Southwark Bridge, plate six from Original Views of London as It Is, 1842

Background imageSouthwark Bridge Collection: London Bridge, from Southwark Bridge, plate four from Original Views of London as It Is

London Bridge, from Southwark Bridge, plate four from Original Views of London as It Is, 1842

Background imageSouthwark Bridge Collection: The General Post-Office, Southwark Bridge and Waterloo Bridge

The General Post-Office, Southwark Bridge and Waterloo Bridge
6340373 The General Post-Office, Southwark Bridge and Waterloo Bridge by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: The General Post-Office, Southwark Bridge and Waterloo Bridge)

Background imageSouthwark Bridge Collection: Autumn Afternoon, from Southwark Bridge (colour litho)

Autumn Afternoon, from Southwark Bridge (colour litho)
6022698 Autumn Afternoon, from Southwark Bridge (colour litho) by Marshall, Herbert Menzies (1841-1913) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Autumn Afternoon, from Southwark Bridge)

Background imageSouthwark Bridge Collection: Explosion on Southwark Bridge (b / w photo)

Explosion on Southwark Bridge (b / w photo)
1627902 Explosion on Southwark Bridge (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Explosion on Southwark Bridge)

Background imageSouthwark Bridge Collection: London 1616, London 1890 (engraving)

London 1616, London 1890 (engraving)
1038629 London 1616, London 1890 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London 1616, London 1890)

Background imageSouthwark Bridge Collection: St Pauls Cathedral, View of the Southern Front from Southwark Bridge (coloured engraving)

St Pauls Cathedral, View of the Southern Front from Southwark Bridge (coloured engraving)
958259 St Pauls Cathedral, View of the Southern Front from Southwark Bridge (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Pauls Cathedral)

Background imageSouthwark Bridge Collection: London as seen from a Balloon (engraving)

London as seen from a Balloon (engraving)
1061644 London as seen from a Balloon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London as seen from a Balloon)

Background imageSouthwark Bridge Collection: The South-Eastern Railway Companys Works on the River, View from Southwark Bridge

The South-Eastern Railway Companys Works on the River, View from Southwark Bridge, looking East (engraving)
1103322 The South-Eastern Railway Companys Works on the River, View from Southwark Bridge, looking East (engraving) by English School

Background imageSouthwark Bridge Collection: St Pauls Cathedral from Southwark Bridge (engraving)

St Pauls Cathedral from Southwark Bridge (engraving)
587347 St Pauls Cathedral from Southwark Bridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Pauls Cathedral, London)

Background imageSouthwark Bridge Collection: The Last Leap of a Famous Diver (engraving)

The Last Leap of a Famous Diver (engraving)
605014 The Last Leap of a Famous Diver (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from The Picture Magazine)

Background imageSouthwark Bridge Collection: Explosion on Southwark Bridge (photo)

Explosion on Southwark Bridge (photo)
605013 Explosion on Southwark Bridge (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Explosion on Southwark Bridge)

Background imageSouthwark Bridge Collection: Two views of London: 1616 and 1890 (engraving)

Two views of London: 1616 and 1890 (engraving)
602580 Two views of London: 1616 and 1890 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two views of London)

Background imageSouthwark Bridge Collection: North Bank of the Thames, from the Palace of Westminster to London Bridge

North Bank of the Thames, from the Palace of Westminster to London Bridge
1610425 North Bank of the Thames, from the Palace of Westminster to London Bridge, showing the Embankment in Course of Construction from Westminster to Blackfriars Bridge (engraving)

Background imageSouthwark Bridge Collection: Southwark Bridge and St Pauls Cathedral (colour litho)

Southwark Bridge and St Pauls Cathedral (colour litho)
6022673 Southwark Bridge and St Pauls Cathedral (colour litho) by Marshall, Herbert Menzies (1841-1913) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Southwark Bridge and St Pauls Cathedral)

Background imageSouthwark Bridge Collection: Poster advertising a dive from Southwark Bridge (engraving)

Poster advertising a dive from Southwark Bridge (engraving)
605015 Poster advertising a dive from Southwark Bridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSouthwark Bridge Collection: General view of Southwark Bridge (coloured engraving)

General view of Southwark Bridge (coloured engraving)
605006 General view of Southwark Bridge (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General view of Southwark Bridge)

Background imageSouthwark Bridge Collection: Southwark Bridge (engraving)

Southwark Bridge (engraving)
582765 Southwark Bridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Southwark Bridge. Published 1812.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English

Background imageSouthwark Bridge Collection: View of London from Southwark, 1640-60 (oil on canvas)

View of London from Southwark, 1640-60 (oil on canvas)
CTS336302 View of London from Southwark, 1640-60 (oil on canvas) by Anglo-Dutch School, (17th century); 59.5x85.7 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Background imageSouthwark Bridge Collection: North bank of the Thames (coloured engraving)

North bank of the Thames (coloured engraving)
729467 North bank of the Thames (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: North bank of the Thames from the Palace of Westminster to London Bridge)

Background imageSouthwark Bridge Collection: The Lord Mayor embarking at Southwark Bridge (engraving)

The Lord Mayor embarking at Southwark Bridge (engraving)
1100848 The Lord Mayor embarking at Southwark Bridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lord Mayor embarking at Southwark Bridge)

Background imageSouthwark Bridge Collection: Sketches of the Queens Bench Prison (engraving)

Sketches of the Queens Bench Prison (engraving)
1613844 Sketches of the Queens Bench Prison (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of the Queens Bench Prison)

Background imageSouthwark Bridge Collection: Old Buildings from St Pauls Pier, 1894 (colour litho)

Old Buildings from St Pauls Pier, 1894 (colour litho)
2793994 Old Buildings from St Pauls Pier, 1894 (colour litho) by Norman, Philip (1842-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Buildings from St Pauls Pier, 1894)

Background imageSouthwark Bridge Collection: Aerial view of Cannon Street Station, terminus of the Southern Railway in the City of London

Aerial view of Cannon Street Station, terminus of the Southern Railway in the City of London (b / w photo)
6014770 Aerial view of Cannon Street Station, terminus of the Southern Railway in the City of London (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageSouthwark Bridge Collection: Royal Visit to the City of London (engraving)

Royal Visit to the City of London (engraving)
1096527 Royal Visit to the City of London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Visit to the City of London)

Background imageSouthwark Bridge Collection: Steps leading down to the Thames next to Southwark Bridge thought to mark the confluence of

Steps leading down to the Thames next to Southwark Bridge thought to mark the confluence of the Walbrook with the river
3637345 Steps leading down to the Thames next to Southwark Bridge thought to mark the confluence of the Walbrook with the river (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageSouthwark Bridge Collection: Southwark Bridge (litho)

Southwark Bridge (litho)
6024933 Southwark Bridge (litho) by Luker, William (1820-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: Southwark Bridge. Illustration for London City by W J Loftie)

Background imageSouthwark Bridge Collection: Southwark Bridge from London Bridge (colour litho)

Southwark Bridge from London Bridge (colour litho)
815392 Southwark Bridge from London Bridge (colour litho) by Parrott, William (1813-69); Private Collection; (add.info.: Southwark Bridge from London Bridge)

Background imageSouthwark Bridge Collection: View of Southwark Bridge and the City of London in the background, London, England

View of Southwark Bridge and the City of London in the background, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSouthwark Bridge Collection: Cityscape with complete 22 Bishopsgate Tower and Southwark Bridge at dusk, London

Cityscape with complete 22 Bishopsgate Tower and Southwark Bridge at dusk, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSouthwark Bridge Collection: Southwark Bridge, London, SE1, England, 3 / 9 / 10. Creator: Ethel Davies; Davies, Ethel

Southwark Bridge, London, SE1, England, 3 / 9 / 10. Creator: Ethel Davies; Davies, Ethel
Southwark Bridge, 3/9/10. Southwark Bridge, the mutli-arched bridge designed by John Rennie was completed in 1819 and links the City of London with the South Bank

Background imageSouthwark Bridge Collection: Advertisement for stunt shows by Samuel Scott, 1840, (1948). Creator: Unknown

Advertisement for stunt shows by Samuel Scott, 1840, (1948). Creator: Unknown
Advertisement for stunt shows by Samuel Scott, 1840, (1948). American daredevil and stuntman Sam Scott (c1813-1841) made his living by jumping from cliffs, top masts of ships

Background imageSouthwark Bridge Collection: Plan of London looking towards Southwark (hand-coloured engraving)

Plan of London looking towards Southwark (hand-coloured engraving)
495414 Plan of London looking towards Southwark (hand-coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageSouthwark Bridge Collection: The Bridge-Foot, Southwark, in 1810, (c1878). Creator: Unknown

The Bridge-Foot, Southwark, in 1810, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
The Bridge-Foot, Southwark, in 1810, (c1878). Street scene in south London with Southwark Bridge in the distance. Workmen are digging up the road

Background imageSouthwark Bridge Collection: Southwark Bridge under repair, London, 1913

Southwark Bridge under repair, London, 1913. Repair work in progress on the arch nearest to the South Bank, Lambeth

Background imageSouthwark Bridge Collection: Barges at Bankside, looking upstream towards Southwark Bridge, London, 1913

Barges at Bankside, looking upstream towards Southwark Bridge, London, 1913. Barges moored in front of Bankside wharves, with Southwark Bridge undergoing repair work

Background imageSouthwark Bridge Collection: Barges moored at Bankside wharves looking downstream, London, 1913

Barges moored at Bankside wharves looking downstream, London, 1913. View of the Thames towards Southwark Bridge and Cannon Street Station

Background imageSouthwark Bridge Collection: Lighter on the Thames going downstream towards Southwark Bridge, London, c1905. Artist

Lighter on the Thames going downstream towards Southwark Bridge, London, c1905. Artist
Lighter on the Thames going downstream towards Southwark Bridge, London, c1905. Cannon Street Railway Bridge and London Bridge can be seen in the distance



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"Southwark Bridge: A Majestic Link in London's Iconic Skyline" Standing proudly over the River Thames, a captivating sight that connects the bustling City of London with the vibrant Southwark area. This architectural gem harmoniously blends into its surroundings, offering breathtaking views of some of London's most famous landmarks. As you stroll across this elegant structure, your eyes are drawn to the magnificent silhouette of Tower Bridge standing tall in the distance. The sunrise casts a golden glow upon Southwark Bridge and its neighboring counterpart, London Bridge, creating an ethereal atmosphere that encapsulates the essence of this historic city. From here, you can marvel at the grandeur of Blackfriars Bridge as it gracefully spans across the river. Its intricate design perfectly complements Southwark Bridge's understated elegance. Further along, Waterloo Bridge emerges with its distinctive arches adding character to this picturesque scene. The panoramic vista from Southwark Bridge offers a glimpse into centuries-old history fused with modernity. The iconic Shard pierces through the skyline like a gleaming shard of glass while nearby Westminster and Vauxhall Bridges complete this mesmerizing tapestry. Immerse yourself in nostalgia as you gaze upon an engraving capturing Hammersmith Bridge—a testament to timeless beauty preserved within these pages. Original Views of London as It Is transports us back to an era when horse-drawn carriages traversed these very streets. In every direction you turn on Southwark Bridge, there is something extraordinary to behold—the majestic River Thames flowing beneath your feet; glimpses into both past and present; England's rich heritage intermingling seamlessly with contemporary life. Whether it’s witnessing a radiant sunrise casting hues upon The Shard or simply taking in the enchanting view towards Blackfriars and beyond—Southwark bridge stands as more than just a connection between two shores—it represents unity between tradition and progress, history and innovation.