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[[Image:Im1893EnV75-p314.jpg|thumb| 1893. The original Regent Bridge, later named Vauxhall Bridge, opened in 1816.]] | [[Image:Im1893EnV75-p314.jpg|thumb| 1893. The original Regent Bridge, later named Vauxhall Bridge, opened in 1816.]] | ||
[[image:Im1903EgV95-p541.jpg |thumb| 1903. Inscription found on old bridge uncovered in 1899. ]] | [[image:Im1903EgV95-p541.jpg |thumb| 1903. Inscription found on old bridge uncovered in 1899. ]] | ||
'''Regent Bridge's''' in central London, later known as Vauxhall Bridge. | '''Regent Bridge's''' in central London, later known as [[Vauxhall Bridge]]. | ||
The bridge was built on the site of a former ferry. | The bridge was built on the site of a former ferry. | ||
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Regent Bridge's in central London, later known as Vauxhall Bridge.
The bridge was built on the site of a former ferry.
1811 Foundation stone laid[1]
The bridge crossed the River Thames between Vauxhall on the south bank and Pimlico on the north bank, it was built between 1809 and 1816 as part of a scheme for redeveloping the south bank of the Thames.
Replaced by a new bridge which was opened in 1906 also known as Vauxhall Bridge
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Sources of Information
- ↑ The Times, May 10, 1811