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Show Me The Money? | The Story of London's Bridges

Roger Bisby discusses the history of London's bridges, focusing on their construction and historical significance. London Bridge: The original Roman-built wooden bridge crossed the Thames, where it was narrowest. It was a key crossing for Roman soldiers and trade. The current London Bridge is a modern pre-stressed concrete structure. The previous bridge was sold to Americans, dispelling the myth that they thought they were buying Tower Bridge. London Bridge was central to the city's development, and over time, tolls funded not only its maintenance but also the construction of other bridges. This fund now generates surplus income for city charities. Historical and Cultural Highlights: "Nancy Steps" near London Bridge, where the character Nancy was murdered in Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens. The famous nursery rhyme London Bridge is Falling Down references a 13th-century event when King Henry III's wife misused bridge toll funds. Southwark Bridge: Initially cast in Rotherham from iron, the steep slope made it unpopular with horse-drawn carts. Despite being the least-used bridge today, it's a favourite among cyclists. The bridge was also the site of the tragic 1989 Marchioness disaster when 51 people drowned in a collision with a dredger. Blackfriars Bridge: The bridge's second version (road and railway) was built wider to support increased traffic. The original pillars remain, but they serve no structural purpose. Waterloo Bridge: Notably built by women during WWII, Waterloo Bridge is stark and modernist, though Roger criticizes its aesthetics. The structure has had maintenance issues like rust and spalling. Interestingly, the bridge was completed while men were away at war, highlighting the significant contributions of women to construction during this period. Millennium Bridge (Wobbly Bridge): A suspension bridge connecting Tate Modern with St. Paul's Cathedral initially experienced a wobbling problem, later fixed with dampeners. Westminster and Lambeth Bridges: Westminster Bridge is painted green to match the House of Commons seating, while Lambeth Bridge is painted red to match the House of Lords. Lambeth Bridge's pineapples are theorized to represent exotic fruits once brought to London. Tower Bridge: Completed around 1890, Tower Bridge is a suspension bridge with a central drawbridge to allow ships to pass. The high-level walkways, initially intended for pedestrian use, were rarely utilized. Roger closes by suggesting exploring less-visited areas east of Tower Bridge, which feature remnants of old docks and beautiful cranes. He invites viewers to comment if they’d like to see more historical content focused on London's buildings. ________________________ 📖 CHAPTERS 00:00 London Bridge 01:46 Nancy's Steps 05:19 St Magnus the Martyr 07:00 Hanseatic Walk 08:00 Southwark Bridge 09:05 Marchioness disaster 10:42 Shakespeare's Globe 11:00 Millennium Bridge 11:46 Blackfriars Railway Bridge 13:07 Thames Beach 14:00 Waterloo Bridge 15:20 Somerset House 16:14 Savoy Garden 16:32 Sir Joseph Bazalgette 17:00 Westminster Bridge 18:00 The South Bank Lion 18:40 Lambeth Palace 19:00 Lambeth Bridge 20:02 Horseferry Road 21:00 Tower Bridge 23:15 JS Kashima 24:00 Bermondsey ________________________ 🔗 OTHER LINKS Nancy's Steps from Oliver Twist https://londonist.com/london/history/... St Magnus the Martyr https://www.stmagnusmartyr.org.uk Shakespeare's Globe https://www.shakespearesglobe.com Sir Joseph Bazalgette https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_... JS Kashima https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JS_Kashima ========================================== #London #LondonLandmarks #londonbridge 📪 Newsletter: http://skill-builder.uk/signup   / skillbuilder     / skillbuilderchannel     / skill_builder     / skillbuilderuk   🔗 Skill Builder Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/skillbuilder 🛒 As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases 🎬 Video library: https://www.youtube.com/skillbuilderc... 💧 We Support Charity Water: https://www.charitywater.org ◾ Out of respect to our sponsors and followers, we'll remove comments that do not follow expected standards of politeness and decency.