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Blackfriars Bridge, London

The original Blackfriars Bridge opened to Londoners in 1769 and was the third bridge to be built across the river Thames. It was built of Portland stone in a design of nine elliptical arches that spanned 995ft across the river. It was originally named William Pitt Bridge after the Prime Minister but was soon renamed after the Blackfriars monastery.

Despite the quality of the stone, poor workmanship resulted in extensive damage to the bridge. Despite attempts to repair the old bridge, it was finally decided that it should be replaced. In 1869, a new bridge was opened by Queen Victoria and is the same one that stands today.

Blackfriars bridge carries foot and road traffic over the Thames. The north side is situated near Temple Church and the south side is situated near the Tate Modern. The bridge has some elaborate stone carvings of water birds and marine life as well as a statue of Queen Victoria at the north side.

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All year

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