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New bridge at Lambeth, 1862. Creator: Unknown
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New bridge at Lambeth, 1862. Creator: Unknown
New bridge at Lambeth, 1862. A new bridge became necessary due to...the increase of the Pimlico and Chelsea districts, to which it will give a more direct communication by one-third of a mile to the east end of London, and thus divert, to a great extent, the traffic now passing round the Strand and Fleet-street to the City...It is designed to have three spans of 280ft. and it resembles in principle a suspension-bridge, but differs from any other hitherto constructed in this country by its having wire cables of charcoal iron instead of cables composed of links of ordinary wrought iron...The river piers are formed of cast iron...[The bridge] is to be 32ft. in width, comprising a roadway of 20ft. for two lines of carriages, and two footpaths of 6ft. This width, it is estimated, is sufficient to convey annually, without inconvenience, ten millions of foot passengers and two millions of carriages...The engineer...is Mr. Peter W. Barlow, who has recently visited America to examine the Niagara Railway Suspension-bridge...The contractors for the work - with the exception of the wire cables, which are supplied by Messrs. Newall and Co. of Gateshead - are Messrs. Porter and Co. of Birmingham. The total contract amount for the bridge is £28, 000'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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New Bridge at Lambeth, 1862: A Milestone in London's Transport History This photograph, taken in 1862, showcases the New Bridge at Lambeth, a groundbreaking engineering feat that revolutionized London's transportation infrastructure. The bridge was constructed to address the growing need for a more efficient means of communication between the expanding Pimlico and Chelsea districts and the east end of London. The bridge's significance lies in its innovative design, which features three spans of 280ft., resembling a suspension bridge but boasting wire cables made of charcoal iron instead of the conventional wrought iron links. The river piers are formed of cast iron, and the bridge is a remarkable 32ft. in width, consisting of a 20ft. roadway for two lines of carriages and two 6ft. footpaths. The bridge's designer was the esteemed engineer, Mr. Peter W. Barlow, who had recently returned from examining the Niagara Railway Suspension-bridge in America. The contractors for the project, with the exception of the wire cables, were Messrs. Porter and Co., of Birmingham. The total contract amount for the bridge amounted to £28,000. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the New Bridge at Lambeth as it stood proudly over the River Thames, connecting communities and paving the way for London's continued growth and development.
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