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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Hammersmith_BridgeHammersmith Bridge - Wikipedia

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   Joseph Bazalgette, circa 1870. The current Hammersmith Bridge was designed by Sir Joseph Bazalgette and rests on the same pier foundations constructed for Tierney Clark's original structure. The new bridge was built by Dixon, Appleby & Thorne and was opened by the Prince of Wales on 11 June 1887. [16]

2. londonist.com › london › history9 Things You Might Not Know About Hammersmith Bridge

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   • It was the first suspension bridge over the Thames. The original Hammersmith bridge opened in 1827, and was designed by William Tierney Clark. It was the first suspension bridge over the River Thames: that is a bridge where the deck is hung below suspension cables on vertical suspenders.
   • The current bridge was designed by Sir Joseph Bazalgette. It was opened by the Prince of Wales on 11 June 1887. With much of the supporting structure built of wrought iron, it is 700 feet (210 m) long and 43 feet (13 m) wide and cost £82,117 to build.
   • The lowdown on London's lowest bridge. How low can you go? If you're on Hammersmith Bridge, the answer is: very low. Hammersmith Bridge boasts a water clearance of just 12 feet (3.6m) at high tide, making it the lowest bridge over the river Thames.
   • It's pretty crest-heavy. Hammersmith Bridge features not one but seven coats of arms. The septet of heraldic decoration features the present Royal Arms of the United Kingdom in the centre.

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   Who built the Hammersmith Bridge?

   • The current Hammersmith Bridge was designed by Sir Joseph Bazalgette and rests on the same pier foundations constructed for Tierney Clark's original structure. The new bridge was built by Dixon, Appleby & Thorne and was opened by the Prince of Wales on 11 June 1887.

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   Where is Hammersmith Bridge?

   • Hammersmith Bridge is a suspension bridge that crosses the River Thames in west London. It links the southern part of Hammersmith in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, on the north side of the river, and Barnes in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, on the south side of the river.

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   When did Hammersmith Bridge reopen?

   • In 1973-6 the bridge was strengthened and repaired in extensive works; in June 2000, Hammersmith Bridge was the target of a terrorist bomb attack and, after repairs, was reopened subject to a weight limit. The bridge rests on pier foundations constructed for an earlier bridge on the site.

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   How much did it cost to build Hammersmith Bridge?

   • It was opened by the Prince of Wales on 11 June 1887. With much of the supporting structure built of wrought iron, it is 700 feet (210 m) long and 43 feet (13 m) wide and cost £82,117 to build. Hammersmith Bridge. Photo by Peter Hall.

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4. www.thehistoryoflondon.co.uk › the-originalThe original Hammersmith Bridge | The History of London

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   Hammersmith Bridge was one of the very earliest suspension bridges, and the first in the London area. When it opened in 1827 the original bridge was one of the most elegant on the Thames.

5. historicbridges.org › hammersmithHammersmith Bridge - HistoricBridges.org

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   HISTORY: Hammersmith Bridge was begun for the Metropolitan Board of Works in 1884 and was opened by the Prince of Wales on 18 June 1887. It cost 71,500 and was designed by the Board's chief engineer, Sir Joseph Bazalgette (1819-91).

6. www.lbhf.gov.uk › hammersmith-bridgeHammersmith Bridge | London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham

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   Hammersmith Bridge was the first suspension bridge built over the Thames. Designed by the noted 19th century civil engineer, Sir Joseph Bazalgette, it was built in 1887. Opened by the Prince of...

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8. www.lbhf.gov.uk › hammersmith-bridge-timelineHammersmith Bridge timeline | London Borough of Hammersmith ...

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   Today’s Hammersmith Bridge was built using this earlier bridge’s foundations. 1884: Work began on the construction of Hammersmith Bridge by the Metropolitan Board of Works. 1887: June -...

9. www.hammersmithbridge.org.uk › s › 14About Hammersmith Bridge

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   Hammersmith Bridge spans the River Thames between Hammersmith on the North side and Barnes on the South. It was designed by Sir Joseph Bazalgette and opened in 1887, using the same foundations that were built for an earlier bridge, which had to be replaced because it couldn't cope with the weight of the traffic - even in the 19th century. The ...