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Built in 1872 for the [[Imperial | Built in 1872 for the [[Imperial Gas Light and Coke Co]] for access to their Gas Works. | ||
Engineer: [[Peter William Barlow]]. | Engineer: [[Peter William Barlow]]. | ||
Two arches span the River Lea and Bow Creek. Seven wrought-iron ribs. Wrought iron plates are riveted to the flanks of the bridge, giving it a fairly modern appearance from a distance. However cast iron balustrades and gas lamp standards indicate its Victorian heritage, | Two arches span the River Lea and Bow Creek, which run alongside each other here. Seven wrought-iron ribs. Wrought iron plates are riveted to the flanks of the bridge, giving it a fairly modern appearance from a distance. However cast iron balustrades and gas lamp standards indicate its Victorian heritage, welcome old artefacts surviving amidst modern blandness. | ||
For more information, photos and map, see [https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1268439 Historic England listing]. | For more information, photos and map, see [https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1268439 Historic England listing]. | ||
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[[Category: Bridges and Viaducts]] | [[Category: Bridges and Viaducts]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:30, 2 December 2021
in London, E3
Built in 1872 for the Imperial Gas Light and Coke Co for access to their Gas Works.
Engineer: Peter William Barlow.
Two arches span the River Lea and Bow Creek, which run alongside each other here. Seven wrought-iron ribs. Wrought iron plates are riveted to the flanks of the bridge, giving it a fairly modern appearance from a distance. However cast iron balustrades and gas lamp standards indicate its Victorian heritage, welcome old artefacts surviving amidst modern blandness.
For more information, photos and map, see Historic England listing.
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