Old London Bridge - The Queen's Walk, London, UK
N 51° 30.403 W 000° 05.250
30U E 702115 N 5710198
The marker is on the south side of the Thames just to the east of the current London Bridge.
Waymark Code: WMD1VH
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 11/07/2011
Views: 12
The plaque reads as follows:
Around the edge:
"Pool of London" repeated four times.
In the centre:
"Old London Bridge
First built by the Romans, this was the only bridge over the Thames in London until 1750. Until 1830, London Bridge stood a short distance downstream from where the existing bridge is now. The north side extended under the tower of St Magnus the Martyr church, whilst the south end was on the site of No 1 London Bridge.
Stones from this bridge can still be seen in St Magnus churchyard. An alcove from the bridge, added in the 18th Century, now stands in the grounds of Guy's Hospital. The bridge was rebuilt in 1973, the south end of its Victorian predecessor still survives in situ. The rest now stands in Lake Havasu, USA."
Type of Historic Marker: Plaque
Historical Marker Issuing Authority: Pool of London
Age/Event Date: 01/01/1830
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