The south-west side of the newly-built Waterloo Bridge viewed from the south bank of the River Thames, with a hut occupied by Peter Lind and Co, the company responsible for the bridge's construction, under one of the arches

Date:
1942 - 1947
Location:
Waterloo Bridge, Lambeth, Greater London Authority
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Waterloo Bridge, Lambeth, Greater London Authority
Reference:
SAM01/03/0564
Type:
Photograph (Negative)
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Description

Figures on the bridge indicate that it was open at the time of photographing, although it is unknown whether construction had completely finished. The bridge opened to traffic in 1942 and the official opening ceremony was held on 10th December 1945.

Content

This is part of the Series: SAM01/03 Quarter Plate Glass and Film Negatives; within the Collection: SAM01 Julian Joseph Samuels Collection

Rights

Source: Historic England Archive

Keywords

Mid 20th Century Road Bridge