Southwark Bridge and St Paul's Cathedral
by Terri Waters
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Southwark Bridge and St Paul's Cathedral
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Terri Waters
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Photograph - Photograph
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The Southwark Bridge was built by John Rennie in 1814-19 to further link northern London with Southwark and other communities south of the River Thames. The bridge was cast-iron and had three arches. It was constructed at a narrow point in the river. To address fears that river traffic would be obstructed, the centre span was extra wide at 240 feet, the largest ever constructed with iron. The bridge was privately funded by the Southwark Bridge Company and charged a passage toll for operation, maintenance and the investors.
As a business the Southwark Bridge was never a success. It was eventually sold to the City of London in 1866 for a quarter of its original cost. Thereafter passage over the bridge became free.
The Southwark Bridge was replaced in 1912-21 by the present five-span steel bridge.
A Cathedral dedicated to St Paul has overlooked the City of London since 604AD. The current Cathedral was designed by Sir Christopher Wren and completed in 1710 after its predecessor was destroyed in the 1666 Great Fire of London. Events at St Paul's have included the marriages of Catherine of Aragon to Prince Arthur, 1501 and the Prince of Wales to Lady Diana, 1981.
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