Southwark Bridge
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Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:18
Welcome to Southwark Bridge, perhaps the least famous of central London's bridges, yet one brimming with hidden narratives and architectural curiosities. Often overlooked in favor of its more glamorous neighbors like Tower Bridge…
Listen in the app2The North Side Tunnel and Rennie’s Ghost2:13
Begin your journey underneath the north side of the bridge, within the small pedestrian tunnel. This is a crucial spot for any amateur historian. …
Listen in the app3The Bridge House Estates and the Peppa Pig Connection2:05
As you begin to walk onto the bridge span, keep your eyes open for a specific symbol: a cross over a circle, often cast into the metal or stone. This is the mark of the Bridge House Estates trust. …
Listen in the app4The Great Gas Explosion of 18952:02
As we reach the southern end of the bridge, near the Bankside approach, we encounter the site of a dramatic and largely forgotten disaster. In 1895, this corner of the bridge was the scene of a massive gas explosion. …
Listen in the app5The Napoleonic Cannon Bollards1:59
Look closely at the bollards lining the approach to the bridge on the Southwark side. One of them is not like the others. …
Listen in the app6The Footprint of the Original Globe2:04
Just behind the southern approach to the bridge lies one of London's most significant cultural sites. While the modern Shakespeare’s Globe is an impressive and famous landmark on the waterfront, the actual site of the original…
Listen in the app7The Turquoise and Yellow Aesthetic1:58
As we conclude our walk across the span, we must address the most obvious yet mysterious feature of Southwark Bridge: its color. The combination of turquoise and yellow is entirely unique among London's bridges. …
Listen in the app8Closing1:48
Our exploration of Southwark Bridge has revealed a structure that is far more than just a transit point. We have uncovered the 'ghost' of John Rennie’s record-breaking cast-iron arches, the medieval heritage of the Bridge House…
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What is Southwark Bridge?
Southwark Bridge is a place in 서더크구 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 서더크구 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 16 min 27 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 51.5089, -0.0944 |
| Last updated |
